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Rawdon Billing, sometimes referred to as Billing Hill, is a tree-topped hill situated in Rawdon, West Yorkshire, England. Reaching an elevation of ,〔High Point Shown on Ordnance Survey Map, grid reference SE 217 398〕 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,〔''Aireborough & District Public Footpath Map'', published by the Ramblers' Association.〕 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. It is owned by the Rawdon Trust, land agents for the Emmott family from Lancashire. The Billing is a popular place for local walkers and plane spotters as it overlooks Leeds Bradford Airport.〔http://www.aireboroughhistoricalsociety.co.uk/rawdon/rawdon-billing.aspx〕 In 1778, a gold torc was found on the Billing. The whereabouts of the artifact is unknown.〔http://www.aireboroughhistoricalsociety.co.uk/rawdon/rawdon-billing-1980.aspx〕 Though sparse, there is evidence of coal on the Billing; however, though it was used previously as a quarry, there is no sign of mining. Stone from the Billing was apparently used at the base of 48 Albion Street in Leeds city centre. The former bank now houses a Starbucks. ==References== 〔 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Rawdon Billing」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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