<P> Gillamoor is a village and civil parish in the Ryedale district of the county of North Yorkshire, England . It is situated about three miles north of Kirkbymoorside on the edge of the North York Moors National Park . The population of the parish as taken at the 2011 census was 156 . It is an attractive stone - built village typical of the area . </P> <P> Gillamoor is well known for its' Surprise View' . At its eastern end, the road turns sharply to reveal an enchanting view of the eastern entrance to Farndale - the church wall plaque, close - by reads: </P> <P> Thou, who hast given me eyes to see and love this sight so fair, give me a heart to find out thee, and read thee everywhere . </P> <P> The little church was rebuilt single - handedly in 1802 by James Smith of Farndale . A most unusual, complex, four - faced sundial stands by the roadside in the centre of the village . </P>

Thou who hast given me eyes to see