Panaramic view

Brimham Rocks  | OS Grid Ref: 420623,465056  | Site classified as: Landscape:Leisure  | HPG Ref: 60065

Map Evidence

1856/7 OS
Series of pathways between boulders
1909 OS
As above
1956 OS SE 26 NW
As above

Extract from Site Visit report

Site Description: Landscape/Leisure
Site Access: Good
Parking: National Trust carparks
Visibility: Clear NT site
Micro climate: Exposed hilltop site
North boundary: Stone walls
South boundary: Dry stone wall
East boundary: Road
West boundary: Cliff in stone wall
Buildings: Brimham house with walled garden to south 28 yds square
Walkways / Gateways / Paths etc: Several managed tracks
Other man-made features: Tea room and toilets
Natural features: Large rocks
Planting: Managed heathers, birch, mountain ash, bracken, bilberry
General Condition: Well maintained
Local knowledge: In Domesday Book. In 1780 part of Grantley Estate, sold off in 1947. Donated to NT 1970 by Mr R R Ackernley
Other comments: Tearoom since 1836
Recorder: PAW/MAH
Date: 29/9/09

Additional Information

Identified on 1856/57 OS map as a series of pathways between named feature rocks adjacent to Brimham House.
On the 1909 OS map even more of the stones are identified.
Today the site is a National Trust property donated in 1970
A tea room has been in existence since Edwardian days.

Parks and Gardens UK

The site details are held on the Parks and Gardens UK database; Record Id: 6845
Record created 13/04/2009

Sites related this site

Brimham House is the National Trust office on the site.

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Extract from 1851 OS map centred on Site
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Extract from OS Landranger map centred on Site
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Extract from Google Map image map centred on Site
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Brimham Rocks in early 20th C.
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Brimham House and the Rock site today.
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A postcard of Brimham Rocks
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