The Yorkshire Dales Heritage Directory - Full List - Historic Environment

Buildings that define the character of the Dales

Vernacular Architecture
There are a number of buildings and other constructions that are particular to both the Yorkshire Dales as a whole and also to individual dales. These serve to define the character of the each area.

Swaledale is particularly known for its field barns, but they do appear in Wharfedale, as shown in the image of barns near Grassington.

The stone walls which define field boundaries have been built using the stone of the Dales and are constructed in different ways according to their location. Other vernacular achitecture includes crook-framed buildings and industrial works such as lime kilns and lead mining features.

Ripley Castle Located just North of Harrogate the castle and gardens are open to the public all year round and make a really interesting and entertaining day out	North Craven Heritage Trust The Trust was established for the public benefit in the area of the former Settle Rural District Council to: 1. Encourage high standards of planning and architecture, and, 2. Stimulate public interest in and care for the beauty, history and character of the area, and, 3. Encourage the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest.
Skipton Castle Over 900 years old, Skipton Castle is one of the most complete and best preserved medieval castles in England and is well worth a visit at any season of the year. More historic finds are still being discovered. Recently an ancient well was uncovered, helping to explain how the castle garrison survived the siege of 1643-5.	Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden
North Yorkshire Church Tourism Initiative	Ingleborough Estate
Bolton Castle	North Craven Building Preservation Trust
North East Civic Trust	English Heritage (Yorkshire Region)
National Trust (Yorkshire & NE Region)	Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings

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