Knaresborough,Yorkshire Pt 1

It is our first full day in Yorkshire and we are visiting places close to 'home.' We began with this pretty town of Knaresborough as we wanted to visit Mother Shipton's cave, (You may remember I posted on this some time ago) and it is only 4 miles away. It will leave us time later in the day to visit Plumpton Rocks and Sopporth Castle. First though I will show you some scenes of the town and take you to Mother Shipton's cave in the next post.

We walked along the gorge to the cave, snapping shots of the town on the opposite side of the river as we went. You will see lots of interesting detail if you double click.

The black and white chequered building we see here dates from the 1100's. It was built around an ancient tree which supported the roof. It was used as a Hunting Lodge by King John and later given by James I to his son Charles who used it as a Fishing Lodge. Charles I met Oliver Cromwell at the house, and in the Oak Room, signed the treaty of Capitulation ending the Civil War.

An upside down house

or maybe it is just pure reflection!

St. John's church sits high above the river Nidd and incorporates architecture dating from the Norman period. We will be visiting there for afternoon tea after we have crossed the river and walked up to the town.

A Chinese Restaurant

with the local chequered stone

We are across the river now and walking up the hill

Just look at the small depth of this house built into the rock

Windows were filled in a few centuries ago to save on taxes

but look at the inovative artwork

Did you think there were 4 windows?

I did on first looking

We are sitting on the terrace at the back of the church hall and looking down on to the river and over to the viaduct

All home made by the church folks