A Kettleness view
A look at this characteristic headland between Whitby and Runswick Bay that housed quarries in the 18th century. The quarries used to be for mining ‘alum’ and ‘jet’, that eventually caused most of the high village to slip into the sea, as a result of severe instability in 1829. There were no casualties as the slide was slow. The new settlement was relocated slightly further inland. On the high headland itself there used to be a Roman Signal station.
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Taken on Monday September 28, 2020
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Posted on Wednesday October 21, 2020
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neira-Dan said:
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Cheers, Herb
J.Garcia said:
The different colors reveal the diverse composition of the rocks
The Romans knew how to locate and explore raw materials, very well
The foreground is also very beautiful
Your note is a very interesting story and to always keep in mind
Superb and many thank, Herb
Herb Riddle replied to J.Garcia:
Keep safe. Herb
Keith Burton said:
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Keep safe. Herb
TOZ said:
TOZ.
Herb Riddle replied to TOZ:
Keep safe. herb
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