Section of the Scots Dyke linear boundary 225m south of St Martin's Priory

No. 1390 of 5,435 in the Yorkshire Dales, No. 762 for history. History, 14.0 km from Reeth, just outside the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

A scheduled monument protecting a stretch of the Scots Dyke, a linear earthwork boundary, a short way south of St Martin's Priory.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
Easby HallGrade II* listed, 15 km from Reeth, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
The Kings HeadGrade II* listed, 13 km from Reeth, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Castle House B&BGrade I listed, 13 km from Reeth, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Richmond Caravan ParkStay, 12 km from Reeth, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Golden Lion13 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Ralph Fitz Randal14 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Buck Inn13 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs
Travellers Rest16 km from Reeth, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Georgian Theatre RoyalGrade I listed, 13 km from Reeth, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Green Howards Museum13 km from Reeth, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Richmondshire Museum14 km from Reeth, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Savoy Catterick Garrison14 km from Reeth, just outside the parkRainy day

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