The Foresters Arms Inn in Carlton-in-Coverdale has a long history that reflects the local culture and community. Although there are some signs of interesting and possibly older masonry, it’s proximity to the motte/mound at the rear would indicate it to be largely a more recent addition to the village.
Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales is perhaps one of the most accessible and best known of the eastern dales. Whilst in modern times it is largely home to sheep farming and tourism. In the past it was a significant seat of power, and right in the hearlands of the Iron Age Brigantes tribe.
Carlton Castle, or Round Hill Motte, at Carlton-in-Coverdale is an intriguing historical site that offers a glimpse into the medieval past of the Yorkshire Dales. The structure seems related to an extensive set of linear earthworks that have been interpreted as agricultural, however, their existence asks a question: if these are not older than this medieval interpretation.
Nestled in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, Carlton in Coverdale is a picturesque village, surrounded by stunning landscapes. Situated in the Coverdale valley, it is a part of the Richmondshire district in North Yorkshire, England.
Coverdale, located within the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is a valley of great beauty and rich history. Its unique geography, fascinating geology, and enduring heritage combine to create a truly special place. Coverdale is home to at least two Iron Age hill forts, and a long history of mining and landscape transformation
The Yorkshire Dales National Park is a large expanse of hills and dales in North Yorkshire, in northern England. During the Iron-Age, they were in the heart of Northern Brigantia.
John O’Gaunt’s Castle, located near Harrogate in North Yorkshire, is a historical site with roots that intertwine myth, history, and medieval legend.
Ingleborough Hill, located in the Yorkshire Dales, is known for its prehistoric significance, particularly its hill fort. The hill fort atop Ingleborough is located at an elevation of about 723 meters (2,372 feet) above sea level, making it one of the highest known Iron Age settlements in the region.
“To eternal Jupiter of Doliche and to Caelestis Brigantia and to Salus Gaius Julius Apolinaris, centurion of the Sixth Legion, at the command of the god (set this up).”
Ingleborough Hill, part of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, is one of the famous “Three Peaks” in the area, alongside Whernside and Pen-y-ghent. It stands at 723 meters (2,372 feet) and has a rich geological and archaeological history.
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