Saltburn Viaduct

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The viaduct over Skelton Beck was originally part of the Whitby, Redcar and Middlesbrough Union Railway which opened in 1872. Its designer is thought to be Thomas Elliot Harrison.

Saltburn Railway Viaduct

The passenger line closed in 1958 and now carries goods trains to the Boulby Potash mine.

St Hildas Well

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The village of Hinderwell derives its names from this well in the church yard.
St Hildas Well Hinderwell
St Hildas Well Hinderwell
St Hilda was the early Christian abbess in Whitby in the 7th century, and the water is still flowing today.
St Hildas Well Hinderwell
St Hildas Well Hinderwell
Restored in 1912 by another Hilda, Hilda Palmer of Grinkle, who I believe is the daughter of Sir Charles Palmer

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