Devil’s Footprint Stone

Natural Rock Feature
SE127125

Also known as:

Devil's Rock

Nearest town:

Holmfirth (5km SE)

OS reference:

SE127125

OS sheet:

110

Latitude:

53° 36' 30.87 N

Longitude:

1° 48' 28.91 W

Added to TMA by

daveyravey

Images (2)
Fieldnotes (1)
Folklore (1)

Images

Image of Devil’s Footprint Stone (Natural Rock Feature) by daveyravey

The top of the stone, and a fab view across one of the best valleys in Kirklees

Image credit: daveyravey

daveyravey Feb 11, 2005

Image of Devil’s Footprint Stone (Natural Rock Feature) by daveyravey

Devil’s Footprint Stone from the north

Image credit: daveyravey

daveyravey Feb 9, 2005

Articles

Devil’s Footprint Stone

Natural Rock Feature

daveyravey Feb 17, 2005

This site is on a very pleasant walk with great view across one of Yorkshire’s finest valleys. From its position Castle Hill (an Iron Age Hill Fort) is very imposing, across this valley is an ancient burial area. The stone is an outcrop on Netherton Edge. I identified the site having been informed about its existence by Paulus, and looking at rock climbing websites! The rock has stunning views but I have as yet to find the legendary footprint. Paulus... it’s over to you.

Devil’s Footprint Stone

Natural Rock Feature

daveyravey Feb 17, 2005

This is where the Devil is said to have trodden, leaving a scorched imprint on the stone. Other sites relating to where footprints occur suggest that kings, queens and shamen were ordained.
Info from Mr Bennet’s fine work “The Old Stones of Elmet”

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