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Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber

Mastiles Lane marching camp

In or near Malham.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Mastiles Lane marching camp — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.

Un-named beck on High Stony Bank - geograph.org.uk - 3710911

Matthew Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
45 min–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Settle · 9.9 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Mastiles Lane marching camp is a archaeological located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Mastiles Lane marching camp is a Roman temporary camp and a medieval monastic cross base located in North Yorkshire. The site features a well-preserved earthen rampart and a cross-base that marks a historic routeway, providing insights into Roman military strategy and medieval religious customs.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Malham-Arncliffe SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Mastiles Lane marching camp is an archaeological site located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance as a Roman military encampment, reflecting the strategic military practices of the era.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
54.0852, -2.1316
Parish
Malham Moor
Postcode
BD23 4DN
Parliamentary constituency
Skipton and Ripon
Nearest railway station
Settle9.9 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Mastiles Lane marching camp?
Mastiles Lane marching camp is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 4DN), in the parish of Malham Moor.
What is Mastiles Lane marching camp?
Mastiles Lane marching camp — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Mastiles Lane marching camp?
The nearest railway station is Settle, about 9.9 km away. The nearest town is Malham. Drivers can use postcode BD23 4DN.
Is Mastiles Lane marching camp a protected site?
Yes — Mastiles Lane marching camp is part of the Malham-Arncliffe SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Mastiles Lane marching camp free to visit?
Yes, Mastiles Lane marching camp is free to enter.
How do I get to Mastiles Lane marching camp?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 4DN. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.