Vineyards · Yorkshire & the Humber
Star Carr
Early Mesolithic archaeological site featuring preserved organic remains and the earliest known domestic structure in Britain.
Martin Dawes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Late summer & autumn (Aug–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Seamer · 3.0 km
About
Early Mesolithic archaeological site featuring preserved organic remains and the earliest known domestic structure in Britain.
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Place summary
Star Carr is a vineyard located in Yorkshire, established around 877 BC. It is notable for its archaeological significance, being one of the earliest known sites of human activity in Britain. The vineyard offers a setting for visitors to explore the historical landscape while enjoying its wine production. Visitors can expect a range of experiences related to viticulture in this historically rich region.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2143, -0.4237
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Folkton
- Postcode
- YO12 4NH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Established
- -877
- Nearest railway station
- Seamer — 3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q2299200 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Star Carr?
- Star Carr is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO12 4NH), in the parish of Folkton.
- What is Star Carr?
- Early Mesolithic archaeological site featuring preserved organic remains and the earliest known domestic structure in Britain.
- How do I get to Star Carr?
- The nearest railway station is Seamer, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO12 4NH.
- When was Star Carr built?
- Built or established in -877.
- How do I get to Star Carr?
- The nearest railway station is Seamer, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO12 4NH.