Robin Hood’s Bay is a small fishing village and bay located in the North York Moors. It is locally known as Bay Town. Early History In around the year 1000 the hamlet of Raw and the village of Thorpe had been settled by the Norwegians and the Danes. After the Norman conquest in 1069 much

Star Carr is a Mesolithic archaeological site in North Yorkshire. Situated south of Scarborough it is generally regarded as the most important and informative Mesolithic site in Great Britain. Akin to Stonehenge for the Neolithic or York for Viking Age Britain. Overview – The site was occupied during the early Mesolithic period, founded approximately around

Ravenser Odd is the Atlantis of the East Riding. A medieval town built on the sandbanks of the Humber estuary, it now sits below the waves. History: The Township and port of Ravenser Odd was located at the mouth of the Humber Estuary. It was settled on the north shore very close to the tip

Ampleforth is a village situated in Ryedale, North Yorkshire. It is situated on the edge of the North York Moors national Park. The Name Ampleforth means ‘the ford where the sorrel grows’. Roman Artefacts: In a field near ampleforth in 2020. Two metal detectorists discovered a hoard now known as the Ryedale Roman hoard. The

Helmsley Castle. Anciently known as Hamlake, is a Medieval castle situated near the market town of Helmsley. Surrounded by the gorgeous North York Moors National Park. Foundations: The estate of Helmsley was given to Robert, Count of Mortain. After the Norman Invasion. Yet at this time there is no evidence that he built a castle

Filey is a seaside town in the Borough of Scarborough. Although it was once a fishing village, it has a sizable beach and has now become a popular tourist resort. Roman History: Discovered In 1857, the foundations of a 4th century Roman signal station were found. The structure is 50 meters long with a square

A picturesque Fishing village in the borough of Scarborough. Staithes was once one of the largest fishing ports in the north east, but now has settled comfortably into being a gorgeous tourist destination. History The name of Staithes comes from the Old English word for landing place. This is most likely due to Staithes being

Malton is a market town in the North of Yorkshire. The town has a population of around 13 thousand people and is located to the north of the river Derwent, which forms the historic boundary between the North and East Ridings of Yorkshire. Malton was named Dog friendliest town in 2018 and 2019. In 2020