Petrifying well

Places of Interest Nearby

Mother Shipton’s Cave

Forest

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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.

Knaresborough Castle

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Knaresborough Castle is a ruined fortress overlooking the River Nidd in the town of Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England. Knaresborough Castle is situated 1,300 feet north of Petrifying well.

Knaresborough Castle and Court House Museum

Museum

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Knaresborough Castle and Court House Museum is situated 1,200 feet north of Petrifying well.

Places in the Area

Calcutt

Village

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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

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Starbeck is a village and suburb of Harrogate in North Yorkshire, England. The population of Starbeck Ward taken at the 2011 census was 6,226. It has many facilities, including Starbeck railway station, which serves the Harrogate Line.

Bilton

Suburb

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Bilton is a suburb of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, England, situated to the north-east of the town centre. Bilton is situated 2½ miles west of Petrifying well.

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