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Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, UK: River Nidd, Knaresborough
A tranquil spot, even on a busy Summer Sunday afternoon. The River Nidd runs alongside Abbey Road at this point, a route many visitors take to visit the 'House in the Rock' St Robert's chapel is reouted to have been carved into the rock face alongside the River Nidd in 1408 to commemorate Robert Flower, a hermit who lived in a cave at this point. Flower was said to have a gift for healing. A carving on rock face outside the cave of a knight drawing a sword is said to be a representation of Robert. MORE... |
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View of the road bridge and riverbank of the Nidd, Knaresorough. A tranquil spot, even on a busy Summer Sunday afternoon. The River Nidd runs alongside Abbey Road at this point, a route many visitors take to visit the 'House in the Rock' St Robert's chapel is reouted to have been carved into the rock face alongside the River Nidd in 1408 to commemorate Robert Flower, a hermit who lived in a cave at this point. Flower was said to have a gift for healing. A carving on rock face outside the cave of a knight drawing a sword is said to be a representation of Robert. Next door to the cave is a famous Knaresborough folly known as the House in the Rock, which can be viewed from below on Abbey Road. River Nidd, Knaresborough - Knaresborough, N. Yorks UK. Review by Tony. Summer 2006. NEXT -> Hotels in Knaresborough 5 Day, 10 Day, 15 Day long range weather forecast and current conditions for River Nidd, Knaresborough, Knaresborough UK
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