Wainman's Pinnacle, originally built as a

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(and still used as a folly), is a

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in Sutton-in-Craven,

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. It tends to be referred to as ‘Cowling Pinnacle’ or 'The Salt Pot' and could also be seen as being a part of the village of

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. It has been a

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in the

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since 23 October 1984. Wainman’s Pinnacle is situated upon

Earl Crag Earl Crag is a gritstone crag and climbing area in Craven, North Yorkshire, England. It is home to Lund's Tower, Wainman's Pinnacle, and The Hitching Stone, all of which are near Cowling A cowling is the removable covering of a vehicle's ...

and is often associated with Lund’s Tower as they are both locally known as the Salt and Pepper Pots.

History

Wainman’s Pinnacle was built in 1898 as a

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to the

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by a man known as Wainman, and is thought to have been designed by R. B. Broster & Sons. It was rebuilt in 1900 by locals following a lightning strike.

Gallery

File:Earl Crag and Wainman's Pinnacle - geograph.org.uk - 1746900.jpg, Wainman’s Pinnacle File:Lund's Tower 1 (4015529598).jpg, Lund’s Tower, near Wainman’s Pinnacle

References

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External links

Cowling Parish Council

Moonrakers - Cowling’s Local History Group
Folly towers in England Grade II listed buildings in North Yorkshire Towers completed in 1898