A RETIRED farmer found dead in woodland on the North York Moors has been named as 73-year-old Gordon Garbutt.

Mr Garbutt, from Craven Farm, Hartoft, near Rosedale, was reported missing late on Sunday night.

His car was found by police in the early hours of Monday.

It had been abandoned in Hancow Road, near woodland along Hartoft Rigg. Mr Garbutt's body was found hanging in a tree at around 3.30am on Monday.

The retired farmer, who was born in the area, leaves a wife, Ann.

Deputy coroner John Broadbridge opened and adjourned an inquest.

Updated: 11:05 Thursday, December 13, 2001