Stone structure near Raven Rock Farm
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Stone structure near Raven Rock Farm
Image: © Derek Haslam Taken: 24 Feb 2014
This rectangular stone structure is described on the 1:2500 OS map as a "Tank". It lies beside the footpath from Raven Rock to Great Hill farm, at the far side of the second field over from Raven Rock. It has been there a long time as it also appears on the 1st edition map of this scale. It was once surrounded by iron railings the bases of which, set in lead, can be seen. The railings themselves would have been requisitioned for the metal during WW II. There's no sign of channels draining into or out of the "tank" so what could have been its purpose? Any information would be gratefully received.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.843144
Longitude
-2.110454