What is recorded here
This slate commemorative plaque records: From 1960 to 1967 Hill Top was the last home of Arthur Ransome 1884-1967 journalist, storyteller, sailor, fisherman and author of Swallows and Amazons
Arthur Ransome was a British author renowned for his children's books, particularly the "Swallows and Amazons" series, which are celebrated for their adventurous spirit and vivid depictions of outdoor life.
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Places near here
Spire WoodWood · 844 yd
Border Moss WoodWood · 880 yd
Lakeland Motor MuseumMuseum · 1162 yd
Old Milestone, Lakeland Motor MuseumMonument or public art · 1164 yd
Yew BarrowMountain / peak · 1181 yd
Backbarrow BridgeListed building · 1407 yd
Tom CragListed building · 1588 yd
Backbarrow ironworksScheduled monument · 1652 yd
The Angel Falls of Yew Barrow?Waterfall · 1.0 mi
Rusland HeightsMountain / peak · 1.2 mi
Old Hall FarmHeritage attraction · 1.5 mi
Staveley in CartmelVisitor information · 1.8 miOther information
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