Heights of Abraham: Difference between revisions

Add links
Coordinates: 53°07′26″N 1°33′54″W / 53.12378°N 1.56511°W / 53.12378; -1.56511
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous editNext edit →
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
mNo edit summary
Line 11: Line 11:


== Views ==
== Views ==
The Victoria Prospect Tower was built in 1844 to celebrate the reign of [[Queen Victoria]]. From the top there are panoramic views of the valley of the [[River Derwent]], the [[spa town]] of [[Matlock Bath]] and the nearby [[Riber Castle]] and [[Willersley Castle]]. A more modern viewing platform is Tinkers Shaft, which provides valley views as well as a vertical view into the Great Masson Cavern. A view from a different perspective can be obtained from the cable car, as it ascends and descends across the valley to a terminal on the far bank of the river.<ref name=hoacc/><ref>{{cite web |title=Victoria Prospect Tower |url=http://www.heightsofabraham.com/see-and-do/victoria-prospect-tower/ |publisher=The Heights of Abraham |accessdate=9 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Tinkers Shaft |url=http://www.heightsofabraham.com/see-and-do/tinkers-shaft/ |publisher=The Heights of Abraham |accessdate=9 August 2017}}</ref>
The Victoria Prospect Tower was built in 1844 to celebrate the reign of [[Queen Victoria]]. From the top there are panoramic views of the valley of the [[River Derwent]], the [[spa town]] of [[Matlock Bath]] and the nearby [[Riber Castle]] and [[Willersley Castle]]. A more modern viewing platform is Tinkers Shaft, which provides valley views as well as a vertical view into the Great Masson Cavern. A view from a different perspective can be obtained from the cable car, as it ascends and descends across the valley to a terminal on the far bank of the river.<ref name=hehoa/><ref name=hoacc/><ref>{{cite web |title=Victoria Prospect Tower |url=http://www.heightsofabraham.com/see-and-do/victoria-prospect-tower/ |publisher=The Heights of Abraham |accessdate=9 August 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Tinkers Shaft |url=http://www.heightsofabraham.com/see-and-do/tinkers-shaft/ |publisher=The Heights of Abraham |accessdate=9 August 2017}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 18:08, 9 August 2017

This article is about the tourist attraction in Derbyshire. For other uses, see Heights of Abraham (disambiguation).
Matlock Bath seen from the from Heights of Abraham
Great Masson cavern lead mining history displays
The Heights of Abraham cable cars over the Derwent Valley

The Heights of Abraham is a tourist attraction in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, England. It consists of a hilltop park on top of Masson Hill, accessed from the village by either the Heights of Abraham cable car or a steep zig-zag path. The heights are named after a supposed resemblence to the Plains of Abraham, also known as the Heights of Abraham, in Quebec, Canada, where James Wolfe died in battle.[1]

Amongst the attractions in the park, which has been open since Victorian times, are cavern and mine tours. There are also views of the dramatic scenery of the valley of the River Derwent. The cable car was opened in 1984 to provide easier access.[1][2][3]

Show caverns

There are two caves at the Heights of Abraham, the Great Masson Cavern and the Great Rutland Cavern, both previously mined for lead minerals. It is believed that the lead mining in this area began in Roman times, and it reached its heyday in the 17th century. The miners are now long gone but in the process of excavating the rich mineral deposits they left behind a large network of caverns and passageways dating back millions of years. Now, regular guided tours allow visitors to retrace the miners' footsteps.[4]

Views

The Victoria Prospect Tower was built in 1844 to celebrate the reign of Queen Victoria. From the top there are panoramic views of the valley of the River Derwent, the spa town of Matlock Bath and the nearby Riber Castle and Willersley Castle. A more modern viewing platform is Tinkers Shaft, which provides valley views as well as a vertical view into the Great Masson Cavern. A view from a different perspective can be obtained from the cable car, as it ascends and descends across the valley to a terminal on the far bank of the river.[1][3][5][6]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath". Historic England. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  2. ^ "6-MGFP Heights of Abraham". lift-world.info. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  3. ^ a b "Cable Car". The Heights of Abraham. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  4. ^ "Show Caverns". The Heights of Abraham. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  5. ^ "Victoria Prospect Tower". The Heights of Abraham. Retrieved 9 August 2017.
  6. ^ "Tinkers Shaft". The Heights of Abraham. Retrieved 9 August 2017.

External links

53°07′26″N 1°33′54″W / 53.12378°N 1.56511°W / 53.12378; -1.56511

Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Heights_of_Abraham&oldid=794724224"