Chapel House Wood settlement

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Historical Environment Record No:
MYD4046
Parish:
Conistone with Kilnsey
OS Grid Reference:
SD975653
Dale:
Upper Wharfedale
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Description

Chapel House Wood settlement excavation MYD4046 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Chapel House Wood settlement excavation MYD4046 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Excavation and survey work by archaeologists from Leeds University in 2003 have revealed a Romano-British settlement site surrounded by a complex field system. The site itself may have been occupied over a long period of time with finds dating to the Roman and early Medieval periods. These include a complete Romano-British rotary quernstone base, built into the floor of one of the excavated roundhouses and an early Medieval style iron knife.

Location

No public access. Field systems below the site can be viewed from B6160 at Kirk Bank, 1 1/2 from Threshfield.

Public Transport Details

Nearest town/village: Long Ashes. Call Traveline on 0870 608 2 608 to plan your journey. After the welcome message key in 885 for North Yorkshire information.

Accessibility

Field systems viewable from roadside layby.