Eddie Robinson
hoober stand
Hoober stand bears the inscription on its southern wall above the door
1748
This pyramidial building was erected
by his majestys most dutyfull subject
Thomas Marquess of rockingham Etc.
In gratefull respect to the preserver of our religion
laws and libertys
King George the second
who by blessing of god having subdued a most unatural rebellion
in britain anno 1746
maintains the ballance of power and settles
a just and honourable peace in Europe
1748
Hoober Stand is a 100 foot high watchtower standing at an elevation of 518 feet above sea level. A three sided pyramid, each of its three sides is 42 feet wide at ground level and begins with a slightly tapering base over twice the height of a man. From the top of the base, the walls narrow at a greater angle to end at an iron railed platform, 24 feet wide on each side, about 85 feet from the ground. Entrance is by way of a door on the southern wall, and from there a spiral staircase of 155 steps winding to the left ascends to the viewing platform. The staircase is lighted by five recessed windows, each provided with a seat for the weary. It finally emerges under an octagonal domed cupola some 15 feet in height which brings the total height of Hoober Stand to a little under 100 feet. From the platform, and given a clear day, it is possible to see York Minster some forty miles in the distance. It is open only from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday afternoons between Spring Bank Holiday and August Bank Holiday.
hoober stand
Hoober stand bears the inscription on its southern wall above the door
1748
This pyramidial building was erected
by his majestys most dutyfull subject
Thomas Marquess of rockingham Etc.
In gratefull respect to the preserver of our religion
laws and libertys
King George the second
who by blessing of god having subdued a most unatural rebellion
in britain anno 1746
maintains the ballance of power and settles
a just and honourable peace in Europe
1748
Hoober Stand is a 100 foot high watchtower standing at an elevation of 518 feet above sea level. A three sided pyramid, each of its three sides is 42 feet wide at ground level and begins with a slightly tapering base over twice the height of a man. From the top of the base, the walls narrow at a greater angle to end at an iron railed platform, 24 feet wide on each side, about 85 feet from the ground. Entrance is by way of a door on the southern wall, and from there a spiral staircase of 155 steps winding to the left ascends to the viewing platform. The staircase is lighted by five recessed windows, each provided with a seat for the weary. It finally emerges under an octagonal domed cupola some 15 feet in height which brings the total height of Hoober Stand to a little under 100 feet. From the platform, and given a clear day, it is possible to see York Minster some forty miles in the distance. It is open only from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday afternoons between Spring Bank Holiday and August Bank Holiday.