Medieval settlements and lynchets extending NW from Town Head

No. 1245 of 5,435 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 617 for history. History, in Malham.

The remains of medieval settlements and lynchets, the terraced strips of old field systems, stretching north-west from Town Head in Malham. The site is a scheduled monument.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
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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
Wood Nook Caravan & Camping ParkStay, 3.0 km from GrassingtonCamping
Hurries Farm CLStay, 4.5 km from MalhamCamping
Langcliffe ParkStay, 1.4 km from Settle, just outside the parkCamping
Riverside CampsiteStay, in MalhamCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
The Folly Coffee HouseGrade I listed, in Settle, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Victoria1.9 km from MalhamFood and pubs
The Old Barn Cafein MalhamFood and pubs
Shed 24H7.2 km from Settle, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Victoria Hallin Settle, just outside the parkArt and galleries
The Big Shoot6.9 km from Malham, just outside the parkRainy day
Studio Vaultin Settle, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Museum of North Craven Lifein Settle, just outside the parkHistory and heritage

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