Norland moor sunset
by Chris Smith
Title
Norland moor sunset
Artist
Chris Smith
Medium
Photograph
Description
A beautiful Senset over Norland moor Halifax West Yorkshire. Beautiful purple heather catching the light has the sun goes down. Norland Moor (approx. 250 acres) above the village is an example of heather moorland rising to 284 metres (932 ft) at the trig point at the southern end. There is evidence of ancient use with a small number of standing stones, ditches and banks having been identified. The Ladstone, a large outcrop near the trig point, has been linked with Druids as a possible place of ritual sacrifice (Celtic llad = kill or cut). The moor bears the scars of quarrying carried out chiefly in the 18th and 19th centurieson its north-western edge. The moor has been a place of recreation for generations but it has attracted illegal gambling dens and prize fights.
Previously owned by Lord Savile, a large section of the moor was auctioned in 1932 to pay death duties. It was purchased by Mr Francis Longbottom for �250. Subsequently the Parish Council launched an appeal (which raised �373 in eleven days) and Norland Moor passed into its care for the benefit of the local population. In 1937 control passed to Sowerby Bridge Urban District Council and in 1974 to Calderdale Metropolitan Borough Council. In 2002 Norland Moor was designated a Local Nature Reserve (LNR). In 2011 moves are in place to create a Friends of Norland Moor group so that local interests are respected in the moor's management.
Uploaded
July 9th, 2014
Statistics
Viewed 6,425 Times - Last Visitor from Wilmington, DE on 04/17/2024 at 12:52 PM
Embed
Share
Sales Sheet
Comments (66)
Barbara Chichester
Your outstanding artwork has been chosen as a FEATURE IMAGE in one of the most highly viewed Art Groups on Fine Art America, MOTIVATION MEDITATION INSPIRATION! From the hundreds of pieces of artwork received daily to review and choose from, your work has been chosen because of it's Excellence! Congratulations!
Chrisann Ellis
Chris, Your Work has been Featured On The Home Page of Weekly Fun For All Mediums..Summer Fun..Congrats!!! vt
Chris Smith
Thank you Todd and Candice for featuring my image in A Little of This and A little of That.