The barn that is located closest to Nathwaite Bridge seems important, but is poorly understand and recorded. It’s position, in close proximity to the bridge, together with three arrow-slot style defensive features indicate it may have served to protect the Carlton side of the river from raiders, and is in a perfect position, strategically. Yet, it is not recorded as such, and may be later in its creation, as it does not appear on some earlier maps.
West Scrafton is a village located in Coverdale in the Yorkshire Dales. It sits on the southern upward slops of Coverdale, and had its most recent heyday in the 19th century when coal mining took over the village.
Flats Hill mound is approximately 30 meters in diameter and stands about 3.6 meters high. It has never been excavated, although a dry stone wall seems to have been started, and then stopped, partly over its top. It has been suggested as, and is listed as a probable barrow, with a presumably wide date, likely to be in the Bronze Age or Iron Age date range.
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.
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