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Some 'odds and ends' on the
Cleveland-North Yorkshire border - Liverton Church, Scaling Dam,
Freeborough Hill,
St Michael's Church, Liverton and the town
of Loftus
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St Michael's Church dates from medieval
times but has been much restored and rebuilt over the last few
centuries.
St Michael's Church in Liverton Village, Cleveland, England is a
historic church that has been a part of the community for centuries. The
church dates back to the 12th century and has seen many changes over the
years.
The first mention of the church was in the 12th century in the Domesday
Book, which records the church as being owned by the Bishop of Durham.
The original church was a small structure consisting of a nave and
chancel with a low tower at the west end of the church.
Over the centuries, various additions and renovations have been made to
the church. In the 14th century, a south aisle was added to the church,
and in the 15th century, a new tower was built to replace the old one.
The tower was designed with a square base and an octagonal section above
it.
During the English Civil War, St Michael's Church was damaged by
Parliamentary troops, and the building fell into disrepair. Restoration
work was undertaken in the 19th century, with a new nave and chancel
being built in 1870.
In the 20th century, further restoration work was carried out on the
church. In the 1960s, the roof was repaired, and the interior of the
church was redecorated. In the 1970s, a new bell tower was built, and
the old tower was converted into a porch.
Today, St Michael's Church is a thriving community church that is used
for regular worship services and community events. It is also a popular
tourist attraction, with visitors coming to admire the church's historic
architecture and beautiful stained glass windows.
St Michael's Church is an important part of the history and heritage of
Liverton Village and the wider Cleveland area, and it continues to be a
much-loved and cherished landmark.
The Water Wheel Inn is
a popular pub in the tiny village of Liverton
The B1366 road down to
Liverton and Loftus from the A171 Guisborough-Whitby road
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The Waterwheel Inn and Carvery is in Liverton Village is on the B1366
road that runs north to Loftus off the busy A171 main road
from Guisborough to Whitby. The Water Wheel offers good pub
food and a friendly welcome, rated well by the regulars and
popular with parties for a night out. Nearby down the road is the
Rebuilt medieval church of St Michael which contains some
fine Norman stonework carving. The village lies in farmland
but the road down off the A171 runs through part of the
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Scaling Dam
Once a major local water supply, Scaling Dam,
on the A171 road to Whitby, is now
used by sailing boats-dingies and ducks and geese calling in at the
nature reserve!
The Grapes pub stands just across from Scaling dam
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The Grapes Inn, Scaling Dam, lies on the busy A171 main road
from Guisborough in Cleveland to Whitby in North Yorkshire. It offers good pub food and there is a lovely walk all
around the Scaling Dam reservoir and plenty of wildlife to
see as well, prior to retiring to the Grapes! Good car park
and picnic spot near the Scaling Dam Sailing Club. The small
quiet village of
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Freeborough
Hill
Freeborough Hill - NOT man-made, natural hill of rocks
a little less eroded than its neighbours!
Freeborough Hill with the popular Jolly Sailor down on
the left on the A171 road (and picture below).
Loftus-in-Cleveland
Singing with the Dalesmen Singers in our
regular St Leonard's Church, Loftus (November 2015)
I'm 2nd from the right !!!
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The Jolly Sailor Inn, near Moorsholm, on the busy A171 main road
from Guisborough in Cleveland to Whitby in North Yorkshire
and offers good food and a friendly welcome. The 'pub'
lies on the northern edge of the North York Moors. Just
before, and just after the Jolly Sailor, there are several
lay-bys (made from parts of the original A171) to stop for a driving rest or picnic with views of
the striking, but naturally formed Freeborough Hill. The
Jolly Sailor is on the middle-left of the top-right picture
and is a popular pub with a good reputation and caters well
for large parties.
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