Barn Owl Sculptures – Skelton

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These wood carvings of Barn Owls by Steve Iredale were erected at various points around Skelton in 2022. These are at the junction of Station Lane and Saltburn Lane.

Barney - Skelton

They have proved very popular and sadly there have since been several incidents of damage and theft.

Barney - Skelton

Ship Stone, Tripsdale

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The huge Ship Stone near the head of Tripsdale, from certain angles looks like the prow of a ship emerging from the ground.

Ship Stone Tripsdale

There is a Latin inscription on the side

DEI PLENA SUNT OMNIA.
JOANNES CERVUS, BILVALLENSIS
ANNO MDCCCXLIX.

written by John Hart of Oak House, Bilsdale.

Ship Stone Tripsdale

All things are full of God.
John Hart, a man of Bilsdale.
1849