Rawdon Billing

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Rawdon Billing with Yeadon Tarn in the foreground, photographed from near the western end of Leeds Bradford International Airport runway
Rawdon Billing with Yeadon Tarn in the foreground, photographed from near the western end of Leeds Bradford International Airport runway

Rawdon Billing (231m[1]), sometimes referred to as Billing Hill, is a tree-topped hill situated in Rawdon, West Yorkshire, England. It is a significant landmark in the Aireborough area.

The remains of a quarry, as well as concrete foundations for World War II defensive installations, can be found near the top. A number of local footpaths (81, 89, 90 and 91) cross the Billing or near to it[2] and it is possible to see many landmarks on a clear day, with a very good view of aircraft entering and leaving Leeds Bradford International Airport.

Though sparse there is evidence of coal on the billing, however though used previously as a quarry there is no sign of mining.

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  1. ^ High Point Shown on Ordnance Survey Map, grid reference SE 217 398
  2. ^ Aireborough & District Public Footpath Map, published by the Ramblers' Association.

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