All the main work is now completed and the portakabins and plant have been removed from the area as of today. All that remains is to restore the approaches to the work site by the kilns and top dress the new pathway. The next phase will be to clear the culverts at Reeking Gill to prevent further erosion there.
Rosedale Show
The annual show (every August) is run by the Agricultural, Horticultural and Industrial Society. This year will include Cattle, Goats, Heavy Horses, Ponies, jumping, local produce, Rabbits, Vintage Tractors & Scarecrows and much more. More details to follow soon on the Rosedale Show’s website.
Rosedale Abbey is part of the “This Exploited Land of Iron” Project. Click for more info.
Rosedale Community News
Welcome to the Rosedale blog. This is where we share news and information about events in Rosedale and the wider community throughout the year. You’ll also find news about the village timetable, our micro enterprises, school events, clubs, and lively socials.
Archive for the ‘conservation’ Category
TEL East Mines Update 3 November 2016
Most of the major work at East mines is now complete. The new trackway will be resurfaced by Wednesday and with luck and good weather the site will be re-instated by the weekend.
TEL East Mines Update 26 October 2016
The trackway project is progressing well and the site foreman expects that the main works will be completed by next weekend, with restoration of the site continuing after that.
This Exploited Land Sitrep as at 15 October 2016
Work to consolidated the track way at the Stone Kilns site at East mines continues. No firm date has been given for completion, so keep watching this site for information.
This Exploited Land Sitrep as at 8 October 2016
Work on the repairing the track way is well on course. The new project manager, Tom Mutton, is now in post and is about to recruit the two final members of the five strong project team, which should be fully established early in the new year.
Building up the gabions.
This Exploited Land Situation Report as at 2 Oct 16
Work on restoring the trackway near the Stone Kilns at East Mines is progressing well. The slope has been graded and the gabions are being installed.
Gabions being placed and filled with stone rubble.
There is a signposted and waymarked diversion around the working for walkers – please comply!
A Star In Rosedale
Tony Robinson, of Blackadder and Time Team fame, and a film crew were in Rosedale on Monday 5 September, shooting for a series on walks across the UK to be shown later this year on Channel 5. Linda Chambers from the Rosedale History Society was asked to advise Tony of the history of ironstone mining in the dale.
Filming at Bank Top
Briefing Tony on the history of mining at Bank Top
The production company will be contacting the History Society once the broadcast dates are known, so keep in touch with the blog and the Community Forum for further details.
Heather Heaven
Aine Howe Cross
A wonderful bloom of heather across the moors this year, but come soon as it wont’t last long!
Published in the Yorkshire Post on 26 August.
Church Ceiling Repair – Update
Work is well underway to repair the water damage to the church ceiling. No firm estimate yet when all the work will be completed, but watch this space.
Hard at work with the emulsion – but not quite Michaelangelo!
Spring Is Sprung
Colt’s Foot
Song thrushes are in full flow with their dawn chorus, lapwings and curlews are back on the moor and today Colt’s Foot made a very early appearance here in the dale. Now that does seem to be early. Last year it was first noticed here at the beginning of April. Easy to tell apart from other dandelion-like flowers as it’s big hoof-shaped leaves don’t appear until after it has flowered. Updale Natural History Recorder
