Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mastiles Lane marching camp
In or near Malham.
Mastiles Lane marching camp — a archaeological in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
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
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Malham Moor
- Postcode
- BD23 4DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Settle — 9.9 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/97669965 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mastiles Lane marching camp?
- Mastiles Lane marching camp is in North-West England, 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. 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.