Fire on the moor
Type: Interesting Features, Sites of Historic Interest
Distance: 0.3 mile(s)
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Fire on the Moor!
Fire has been used for centuries as a tool to help manage the uplands of North East Yorkshire. It is still used today to ensure that the heather moorland is kept in prime condition for the grouse and sheep which are a vital part of the local economy. A fire out of control, however, is another matter altogether! For further details click here