The hills is lonely

[ZombieCake]

And there's also an 'ƗB' in Stoke Sough.

Depending on the context etc. could it be an apotropaic witch mark?

[AR]

No, they're miner's initials - there are far too many examples of initals that don't fall within the pattern of ones that get identified as witch marks, and although I've seen "MM" underground I've also seen several examples in 18th century mine records of miners who have those initials, for example Matthew Mycock for this neck of the woods. Putting Occam's Razor on to the matter, miners initials is the explanation with fewer assumptions.

[droid]

I went to school in Bakewell with a Marilyn Mycock.


I'll get me coat.....

[Pegasus]

Didn't want to get too close in case he spooked and we both ended up down the first pitch 

[TheBitterEnd]

Whitbarrow escarpment far left and Arnside Knott centre. Loadsa limestone, not many caves or people.

Wave next time you are out, you can see my daily walk 

[Mark]

Went and had ten minutes with these two today, feels proper lonely without them

[Pegasus]

Learnt the history behind the Wash Dub this evening, then walked to this wonderful spot. Many thanks to our guide JJ

[Pitlamp]

It's worth going there on a really wet day to see the waterfall.

I think most of us would agree there's something really special about limestone scenery.

[MJenkinson]

Didn't want to get too close in case he spooked and we both ended up down the first pitch 

Are you (and your 4 legged companion) available for shuttle services from the road up there?

[Beardy]

The hills are lonely

[Pegasus]

The hills are lonely

Fabulous shot, might blag a copy for my kitchen wall