Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Blind Jack plaque
In or near Scriven.
Blind Jack plaque — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Knaresborough · 0.1 km
- Paid entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Blind Jack plaque is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Mother Shipton's Cave is England's oldest tourist attraction, known for its historical significance and the legendary birthplace of the prophetess Mother Shipton. Visitors can explore the cave, witness the unique petrifying well, and enjoy scenic riverside walks in a forested area filled with events and activities for all ages.
Place summary
The Blind Jack plaque is a memorial located in Yorkshire. It commemorates the achievements of Blind Jack Metcalf, an 18th-century figure known for his work as a road builder and entrepreneur despite his blindness.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.0092, -1.4717
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Knaresborough
- Postcode
- HG5 9AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harrogate and Knaresborough
- Nearest railway station
- Knaresborough — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm; last admission 3pm
- Official site
- www.mothershipton.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9901788638 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blind Jack plaque?
- Blind Jack plaque is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG5 9AD), in the parish of Knaresborough.
- What is Blind Jack plaque?
- Blind Jack plaque — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blind Jack plaque?
- The nearest railway station is Knaresborough, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode HG5 9AD.
- Is Blind Jack plaque free to visit?
- Yes, Blind Jack plaque is free to enter.
- How do I get to Blind Jack plaque?
- The nearest railway station is Knaresborough, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HG5 9AD.