QR technology is used to tell the story of Doncaster’s slick beauty

Visitors to this South Yorkshire beauty spot will be able to learn more about the area by accessing audio recordings using QR (Quick Response) codes.

This initiative is one of a series of improvements being made to Crags on Denaby Main as part of the council’s open space improvement programme.

Other work includes improving footpaths, signage and benches.

Tokens will be placed on carved wooden totem poles, which will also be used to mark walkways.

Each QR code will be associated with a different story, or personal reflection of the site, written by friends of the Falcons and chronicled by local resident Neil Fitzgerald.

Registrations can be accessed directly on the Doncaster City Council website.

Civic Councilor and Mayor Ian Pearson, who represents the local area, said: “We know parks and green spaces are really important to people in Doncaster and being outside and around nature works wonders for people’s health and well-being.

“We want to ensure that parks and green spaces in Doncaster are welcoming, attractive and provide the best opportunities for residents and communities to enjoy them.”

According to those involved in the project, the rocky outcroppings were vital to local transportation, communications and defense, including use as a Roman lookout and signal post and accommodating a railway for transporting limestone.

Excavations in 1878 also led to the discovery of mammoth bones.

Tony Sellars, Chair of Friends Group, said: “We are delighted to see the investments being made in Crags to help secure its future as a unique and historic venue within Doncaster.

“The Falcons’ friends were happy to share their memories and knowledge of the rocks through their recordings, along with other written local knowledge, and we hope visitors will appreciate them.”