Welcome ! This is a blog for people who want to be a friend of Wincobank Hill, for those who are fascinated, curious or concerned about the unique hill fort set high above Sheffield's Don Valley, encircled by ancient woodland that conceals the mysteries of history.

Who was here and why? Did they live, work or keep watch here? What part did this place play in the politics of an emerging nation? Was this the cradle of the British metal industry? And where was the water?

So many people are beginning to retell their stories, ask good questions and make suggestions that it's time to share what is happening ....

Monday 1 November 2010


No-one can miss the entrance to Wincobank Hill now! As part of the Journey to Hidden Places public art initiative we have some very posh pillars at the top of Jenkin Road.

How wonderful to see the evocative war poem by Bryn Wainwright (who was just aged 9 when she wrote it in 2010) given pride of place beside the great Victorians who wrote about the beauty of the hill and Mary Anne Rawson who put Wincobank on the international and political map with her campaign for the abolition of slavery and very real hard work to help the poorer members of the community.

Thanks to the many people who have worked to bring this new landmark to Wincobank Hill. The main Pillar and searchlight sculpture is by Brian Fell, the metalwork sculptures on the smaller pillars are by Owen Cunningham.
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