Earthworks at Manor Grange Wensleydale

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Staple Howe West Hesterton

This small farmstead was established on top of the small chalk hills on the northern edge of the Yorkshire Wolds.

World Heritage

This is our master collection page for all of our heritage articles and sites. It is the root of our Read more

Castle Dykes Roman Villa

This Earthwork was partially excavated in 1870, these revealed the foundations for a Roman villa of obvious opulence. It's final Read more

East Yorkshire

East Yorkshire’s Middle-Iron-Age story stands out in Britain because the communities who farmed the chalk of the Yorkshire Wolds developed Read more

Dundon Hill Fort

Dundon Hill rises as a freestanding Limestone knoll above King’s Sedgemoor near Compton Dundon in central Somerset. A single earth-and-stone Read more

St Andrew’s Church, Aldborough

Partially destroyed by Scots raiders in 1318 this church sits very near to Isurium Brigantium and may date back to Read more

St Lamberts Church, Burneston

This church was built in three stages – the chancel c1395, the tower c1410 and the nave 1450-1550. It is Read more

St Marys Church Wath

Most of the present church dates back to the 13th and 14th centuries, but there is evidence of much earlier Read more

Mickley Riverworks

Anglers and canoeists still talk of “Roman Ford” on the Swinton fishing beat immediately upstream of Mickley (turn4search0) and the Read more

Bainbridge Roman Fort

Particularly of note is the multiple defense ditches to the west, the extension of the entire fort to the east Read more

Field Systems at Reeth

The field systems at Reeth are particularly noted for their historical coaxial layout, and are characterized by long, parallel boundaries Read more

Grinton Lodge Earthworks

The earthworks that sit on the hillside between Grinton Lodge and the B6270 are part of a fascinating archaeological landscape Read more

The Earthworks at Manor Grange in Wensleydale are a testament to the rich historical tapestry of the Yorkshire Dales. Nestled within a landscape that has been shaped by centuries of agricultural practices, these earthworks are believed to be remnants of ancient settlements or farming structures. The Manor Grange estate itself is steeped in history, offering a glimpse into the rural life that has dominated this region for generations. With 100 acres of scenic parkland and woodland, the estate provides a sanctuary for wildlife and a peaceful retreat for visitors.