HERITAGE TRAIL
Discover the vibrant cultural heritage and fascinating history of Middleton on the Wolds.
An innovative project, funded by the UK Government, aims to enrich your understanding of Middleton on the Wolds and its unique past.
In the past, the villagers here formed a closely-knit community often centered around the village green. One villager recalled, “When you came into the village, you couldn’t get a seat on the benches!”
This project aims to build on those strong foundations.
Source: Eileen Towse, speaking at the regular village coffee mornings, 2025
Our first sculpture represents an ancient symbol: hares so closely connected that they are part of each other. These hares run in a constant circle of life, depending on one another. The establishment of the trail and the website is intended to bring all the people in our village together.
Hares are incredible creatures, playing an important role in the local ecosystem for generations. They have long been held in awe for their ability to appear and disappear, and their large ears keep them in tune with their surroundings.
Please visit each hare to understand why it has been placed in its location and scan the QR code on each to discover more!
Wooden Hare Statues
Dancing Hares
Village Green & History
Written by K. Kaye
Installed July 2025
Boxing Hare
Cemetery & War Graves
Written by K. Kaye
Installed July 2025
Land Hare
South Street & Farming
Written by K. Kaye
Installed July 2025
Moon Hare
Railway Embankment
Written by K. Kaye
Installed July 2025
Parish Council
Community leaders
Written by M. Gillum
June 2025
Green Group
Volunteers
Written by M. Gillum
June 2025
The Launch
Volunteers
Written by M. Gillum
July 2025
Archive Data
Geoff Wisher Info
Written by Geoff Wisher
Uploaded June 2025
Welcome to the Heritage Trail
Discover the rich history and stories of Middleton on the Wolds through our Heritage Trail. This initiative is funded by the UK Government. It was instigated and delivered by Volunteers of the Middleton on the Wolds Green Group.
Throughout the village, you’ll find sculptures of hares, each equipped with a QR code. Scan these codes to access a wealth of information and photos about our village’s heritage.
Maps will be available from the local post office, or to print from this site to help you locate all the sculptures, allowing you to walk around the village and immerse yourself in its history.
The sculpture on the village green is dedicated to Geoff Wisher, our late beloved village historian. We extend our gratitude to his family for providing much of the information you will discover amongst these pages.
Thank you, also to Shane Green, for your incredible hare sculptures that beautifully capture the essence of nature with such artistry and skill www.yorkshirecarver.com