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...and Landscape Curiosities

HELPERBY, North Riding

Helperby Dovecote                                           SE 437 699                    

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There is a late 18th to early 19th century dovecote near to Main Street in Helperby.

Helperby Obelisk                                                SE 438 699      

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The obelisk at Helperby is a war memorial designed by Charles S. Sayer and was constructed by a local firm, E. Moorey and Sons.

The plaque reads:

    In memory
    of the men of the parish
    who laid down their lives
    for God, King and country
    1914-1918 + 1939-1945


Helperby Town Well                                             SE 438 699

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 The Tuscan columns support a leaded ogee roof.
An inscription reads:

                         1837 VRI 1897
                      TO COMMEMORATE
     60 YEARS OF THE REIGN OF QUEEN VICTORIA
​    THIS ARTESIAN WELL & BUILDING WERE GIVEN
          TO THE INHABITANTS OF HELPERBY BY
                         JAMES COATES.
                         20th JUNE 1897
​                    GOD SAVE THE QUEEN 

Helperby Hall rotunda                                   SE 441 693     

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A classical garden building is in the garden of Helperby Hall.

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Copyright Ray Blyth 2018