tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637858080003886362.post929571635432041207..comments2024-01-20T08:06:40.641-08:00Comments on A Three Peaks Up and Under : Stephen Oldfieldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12530850075205687496noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637858080003886362.post-7129840960060370642014-02-26T15:09:32.185-08:002014-02-26T15:09:32.185-08:00Many thanks for that Gaylene and for the much appr...Many thanks for that Gaylene and for the much appreciated feedback. The Edward I coins were the source of your story which is a fantastic version of the events. I also have a post on Bruntscar Cave. Your post has fascinated me about Baron Whaley and especially the boot. The Metcalfs will probably hve been those who lived at Weathercote as there are many buried in St Leonards at Chapel le Dale???? Great to hear from you and keep in touch!!! Stephen xStephen Oldfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12530850075205687496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7637858080003886362.post-36765360850630739992014-02-26T13:52:34.608-08:002014-02-26T13:52:34.608-08:00Hi Stephen,
Your blog post has answered many quest...Hi Stephen,<br />Your blog post has answered many questions I had regarding the Boggart Holes, especially Ivescar Cave. Apparently our ancestors (Whaley's) owned Broadrake, Bruntscar, Ivescar, Lower Gearstones, Gunnerflat (?) and most of Dysgarth. A story that has been handed down through the generations is that Baron Whaley hid large sums of money in caves and holes in the ground in the area. One such story is of large sums of money hidden in a boot in Ivescar Cave and in latter years it is said that one washed out after a flood and a Mr Jim Metcalf had found some of the gold coins. Of course whether or not the story is factual or not is beside the point as it has kindled interest and a yearning to know more about this place throughout the generations. Living in North Yorkshire for a few years is providing me the ideal opportunity to visit, photograph and research the farms, buildings and other landmarks that have also been recorded in letters back home (NZ). Thank you so much for your excellent blog post with wonderfully clear photos of the area. I will be forwarding the link to family back home. Keep up the awesome work, I look forward to reading more in future.<br />Cheers<br />Gaylene HarrisonAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17335591822455378335noreply@blogger.com