Rocket on the Wolds

Sir Tatton Sykes Memorial Tower

Sunday 12th April 2015

I have passed this English Heritage Grade 2 listed monument ten times in the last week, to and from the Triton Gallery on the Sledmere Estate. Standing 120 feet high on the top of Garton Hill, it can be seen for miles around. It is dedicated to the memory of Sir Tatton Sykes 4th Baronet of Sledmere who died in 1863 and was erected by voluntary subscription in 1865. This photograph was taken as the low evening sun gave a golden glow to the tower. I have heard it called 'The rocket on the Wolds', I have to confess with eyes screwed up, it does have a similar appearance to a Saturn five rocket on the launch pad!