Rawdon Billing

Rawdon Billing, sometimes referred to as Billing Hill, is a tree-topped hill situated in Rawdon, West Yorkshire, England. Reaching an elevation of 231 metres (758 ft),[1] it is a significant landmark in the Aireborough area.

Rawdon Billing with Yeadon Tarn in the foreground, photographed from near the western end of Leeds Bradford International Airport runway
Foundations for a World War II search light for Yeadon Aerodrome.
View of The Billing from Larkfield Dam.

The remains of a quarry, as well as concrete foundations for World War II defensive installations, can be found near the top. A number of local footpaths (81, 89, 90 and 91) cross the Billing or near to it,[2] and it is possible to see many landmarks on a clear day, including York Minster, with a very good view of aircraft entering and leaving Leeds Bradford International Airport.

It is owned by the Rawdon Trust, land agents for the Emmott family from Lancashire. The Billing is a popular place for local walkers and plane spotters as it overlooks Leeds Bradford Airport.[3]

In 1778, a gold torc was found on the Billing. The whereabouts of the artifact is unknown.[4]

Though sparse, there is evidence of coal on the Billing; however, though it was used previously as a quarry, there is no sign of mining.

Stone from the Billing was apparently used at the base of 48 Albion Street in Leeds city centre. The former bank now houses a Starbucks.

References
  1. High Point Shown on Ordnance Survey Map, grid reference SE 217 398
  2. Aireborough & District Public Footpath Map, published by the Ramblers' Association.
  3. http://www.aireboroughhistoricalsociety.co.uk/rawdon/rawdon-billing.aspx
  4. http://www.aireboroughhistoricalsociety.co.uk/rawdon/rawdon-billing-1980.aspx

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