Medieval settlement and prehistoric hut circle settlement 870m north east of Washfold Farm

No. 1244 of 5,435 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 616 for history. History, 9.3 km from Reeth, just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

A scheduled monument made up of a medieval settlement and an earlier prehistoric hut circle settlement, north east of Washfold Farm.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-30
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.57 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Braithwaite HallGrade II* listed, 16 km from ReethHistory and heritage
Constable Burton Hall Caravan ParkStay, 15 km from Reeth, just outside the parkCamping
Leyburn Caravan ParkStay, 11 km from Reeth, just outside the parkCamping
Caravan & Motorhome Club Lower WensleydaleStay, 13 km from Reeth, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Dante Arms15 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Black Bull15 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Cover Bridge Inn16 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Blue Lion17 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Low Moor Gallop14 km from Reeth, just outside the parkRainy day
The Picture House11 km from Reeth, just outside the parkRainy day
High Moor Gallop13 km from ReethRainy day

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