Brimham Rocks is an amazing natural landscape, formed over millions of years. The dramatic rocky outcrops left by this process have shaped the use and history of this place and fascinated people for more than 250 years.

The Rocks are made of Millstone Grit, created in a river delta 380 to 320 million years ago. This layer lifted up as the Pennines formed some 22 million years ago. Weathering then split the rocks against vertical joints and horizontal weaknesses. The last Ice Age, 10 to 18 thousand years ago, wore away soft rock and left the dramatic shapes you see today. Erosion by wind, rain, frost, sun and people continues to this day. *

PS: All these photos and the ones in the previous post were taken with my macro lens.  I was putting it through it’s paces to find out it’s capabilities in a non macro situation.

*From a signboard at the entrance to the Rocks.