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.

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.

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. "Rawdon Billing". Archived from the original on 15 December 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.
  4. "Rawdon Billing". Archived from the original on 15 December 2014. Retrieved 19 November 2014.

53°51′15″N 1°40′15″W / 53.8541°N 1.6709°W / 53.8541; -1.6709

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