Arncliffe Hall
Imagine walking past Arncliffe Hall on a quiet sunny day, without any cars to spoil the view. A rare sight. This grand house, made of smooth ashlar stone, was built by John Carr around 1750 for Thomas Mauleverer. Inside, you would find some amazing Rococo plasterwork, featuring a figure of Plenty floating over Cleveland, represented by Roseberry Topping, and a cow and a cottage.
The Mauleverer fam ...
The Charnel House of All Saints Church
What a gloomy morning it was, with the moors blanketed in clag. However, as the afternoon arrived, so did the sun, and I popped down to the village's All Saints church to photograph its alleged charnel house.
I've posted about this remarkable church before, it proudly stands as the oldest structure in Great Ayton. The nave dates to the 12th century, with an additi ...
The Pentaxian
Mick Garratt
