Ashlar Chair

Also known as:
Druid's Chair
Nearest town:
Ilkley (3km NNW)
OS reference:
SE120448
OS sheet:
104
Latitude:
53° 53' 56.15 N
Longitude:
1° 49' 2.48 W
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Ashlar Chair

markj99
markj99 Apr 15, 2021
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Directions to Ashlar Chair

Ashlar Chair is on a path heading S between Ilkley Moor and Bingley moor. There is a triangular intersection of paths at SE1236946361 c. 100 yards S of Ilkley Crags. Take the path heading S for Twelve Apostles Stone Circle. After c. 0.8 mile there is a path heading W at SE1251345130. ( You are only 150 yards short of Twelve Apostles Stone Circle at this point so a short detour to the circle would be sensible.) Take the W path for c. 400 yards to reach a junction at SE122094521. Take the L turn heading S for c. 450 yards to reach a dry stane dyke. Ashlar Chair is within 20 yards L of the path adjacent to the N side of the wall.

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Ashlar Chair

Kozmik_Ken
Kozmik_Ken Nov 5, 2003
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This heavily weathered rock lays at the meeting point of four moors. Ilkley Moor, Burley Moor, Morton Moor and Bingley Moor (thanks Dave). Cup and ring carvings were recorded in the 19th C, but these have now weathered away and no trace remains.

Paul Bennett describes the rock as an 'Omphalus' or a universal centre. It's name probably comes from it's use by medieval masons. It was also used as a meeting point for the Pendle Witches.

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FourWinds
FourWinds
Nov 2003

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