Tor Hill above Haslingden by munki-boy
Tor Hill
Tor Hill or Musbury Tor above Haslingden has a classic “tor” appearance which is not common in the area and is caused by a layer of hard grit-stone rock resisting erosion above layers of softer rock. Tor Hill’s distinctive shape is well-known and recognisable locally.
Similar geological formations are not so-uncommon nearby where long sandstone ridges can be found but not in a nice compact hill-shape.
Created: 26 December 2019 Edited: 29 November 2023
Musbury Tor from Musbury Heights
Tor Hill
Tor Hill LiDAR Map
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Local History around Tor Hill
There are some historic monuments around including:
Roman road at Bottom o' th' Knotts BrowHigher Mill, HelmshoreAffetside Cross at Affetside 75m north west of the Pack Horse InnCoking ovens and associated coal workings on Aushaw Moss 450m south west of Lower HouseRemains of Aspen Colliery, associated beehive coking ovens and canal basin.
