Hob Holes

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Hob Holes in Runswick

The Hob Holes are caves in the cliffs of Runswick Bay in the North Riding of Yorkshire. They result from mining for jet, which is a form of fossilised wood valuable as a gemstone. The name was given by local tradition that a hobgoblin lived there.

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References

  • Bagshaw, Mike>: 'North York Moors & Yorkshire Wolds' (Bradt Travel, 2018) ISBN 9781784770754