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Bishop Wilton Wold
Garrowby Hill tumulus.jpg
The summit
Highest point
Elevation 807 ft (246 m)
Prominence c. 203 m
Listing Marilyn, County Top
Geography
Bishop Wilton Wold is located in East Riding of Yorkshire
Bishop Wilton Wold
Bishop Wilton Wold
Location in East Riding of Yorkshire
Location Yorkshire Wolds, England
OS grid SE820569
Topo map OS Landranger 106

Bishop Wilton Wold is the highest point in the Yorkshire Wolds, a range of hills in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. The very top of this hill is known as Garrowby Hill. It is located about 5 miles (8 km) north of a town called Pocklington.

Like most of the Wolds, Bishop Wilton Wold is wide and mostly flat, with lots of farms. A main road, the A166 road, goes right past the top. Even though it looks flat, it's special because it's a Marilyn. This means it stands out from the land around it by at least 150 metres (492 feet). At the summit, you can find a special marker called a trig point, two covered reservoirs (which store water), and an aerial (like a tall radio mast).

The famous British artist David Hockney painted the amazing view from the top of Garrowby Hill in 1998.

A Sad Day: Plane Crash in 1944

1663 HCU
A Halifax bomber, similar to the one that crashed

On February 7, 1944, a sad event happened on Garrowby Hill. Around 10 in the morning, a Halifax MkV plane crashed here. This plane, named DK192 (OO-N), was from 1663 HCU and was based at RAF Rufforth.

There were seven people on the plane, who were all part of the aircrew. They were on a training flight, learning how to fly the aircraft. Sadly, all seven aircrew members died in the crash. A lorry driver who was passing by at the time was also killed. Today, there is a special memorial in a layby (a small parking area) on the A166 road at Garrowby Hill. It helps us remember the people who lost their lives that day.

Memorial Garrowby Hill
The memorial for those who died in the 1944 crash

Art from the Wolds: David Hockney's Painting

David Hockney is a very famous artist who was born in Yorkshire. In 1998, he created a beautiful painting of Garrowby Hill. His artwork often shows the landscapes and places he loves, and this painting captures the unique look of the Yorkshire Wolds.

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