Stock underbridge, Lambert Lane

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Historical Environment Record No:
MYD36352
Parish:
Settle
OS Grid Reference:
SD832626
Dale:
Ribblesdale
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Description

Stock underbridge, Lambert Lane MYD36352 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Stock underbridge, Lambert Lane MYD36352 (c) YDNPA, 2023

A hump in the track shows where a drystone culvert or underbridge has been built under Lambert Lane near Settle. It runs between two fields and allows stock to pass between them to reach water without having to be moved via the road. The passageway is lined with coursed stones and roofed with wide stone slabs. The size of the underbridge suggests that it may have been used for cattle as well as sheep since traditional cattle breeds were smaller than today’s more common continental breeds.

Stock underbridge, Lambert Lane MYD36352 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Stock underbridge, Lambert Lane MYD36352 (c) YDNPA, 2023

Location

From Upper Settle take the road signed to 'Kirkby Malham, Airton and Scaleber Force'. After just under 1 mile, Lambert Lane is signed as a public bridleway on the right. There are several underbridges. This example is 650 metres down the lane.

Public Transport Details

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

Accessibility

Track is rough and muddy in places with some inclines.