Thistle Hill
Thistle Hill is a locality in Knaresborough, Harrogate District, England. Thistle Hill is situated nearby to the village Calcutt, as well as near the suburb Starbeck.Places of Interest
Highlights include Knaresborough Castle and Mother Shipton’s Cave.
Knaresborough Castle
Knaresborough Castle is a ruined fortress overlooking the River Nidd in the town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England.Mother Shipton’s Cave
Forest
Mother Shipton's Cave is at Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England, near the River Nidd. Nearby is a petrifying well, also known as a dropping well. The latter is the oldest tourist attraction to charge a fee in England, and has been operated since 1630.
St Robert’s Cave and Chapel of the Holy Cross
The early 13th century St Robert's Cave and Chapel of the Holy Cross, also known with variants such as St Robert's Chapel and Chapel of the Holy Rood, are located on Abbey Road beside the River Nidd in its gorge at Knaresborough.Places in the Area
Nearby places include Calcutt and Starbeck.
Calcutt
Village
Calcutt is a village in the county of North Yorkshire, England. Until 1974 it was part of the West Riding of Yorkshire. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Borough of Harrogate, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.
Starbeck
Suburb
Bilton
Suburb
Bilton is a suburb of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, situated to the north-east of the town centre. Bilton is situated 3 miles west of Thistle Hill.
Thistle Hill
- Type: Locality
- Location: Knaresborough, Harrogate District, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
53.99484° or 53° 59′ 41″ north
Longitude
-1.46588° or 1° 27′ 57″ west
Elevation
236 feet (72 metres)
Open location code
9C5WXGVM+WJ
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