Historic environment
Our historic environment has resulted from the interaction of humans with the landscape of the Yorkshire Dales. It encompasses all material remains that our ancestors have created in the landscapes of town and countryside. It covers the whole spectrum of human activity from the largest - towns, field boundaries and roads, to the very smallest - signposts, standing stones and flint tools. The unceasing nature of human activity through the ages means that all landscape, whether urban or rural, forms part of the historic environment.
The image shows the 17th century packhorse bridge which crosses Thorns Gill near Ribblehead, a deep, primrose hung ravine.
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Vernacular Architecture
Buildings that define the character of the Dales
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Archaeology
There is evidence to suggest that the Yorkshire Dales has been the home to people for 12,000 years
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Industrial History
Industrial works in the Yorkshire Dales pre-date the industrial revolution
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Railways
Railways were and continue to be used throughout the Dales
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Landscape History
The events that have led to the landscape looking as it does forms the landscape history.
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Yorkshire Dales Society
Campaigning for the Dales
The Yorkshire Dales Society is an independent charity which has been operating to protect, conserve and promote the Dales for 25 years. It provides a voice for people who care about the Dales to be heard at local and national level, enabling them to be represented in local consultations, planning and decision making.
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Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (Northern Office, Bainbridge)
This beautiful area of England needs special care to conserve it for future generations. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority exists:
to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and
to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of its special qualities by the public.
If there’s a conflict between these two purposes, conservation takes priority. The Authority also has a duty to seek to foster the economic and social well-being of local communities.
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Daelnet - Dales Directory
The Daelnet Directory is a free index of websites in the local area. It's divided into key categories and currently contains almost 600 entries.
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North Yorkshire Heritage Unit
As part of the Countryside Service, this section of the North Yorkshire County Council plays a key role in helping to deliver one of their key objectives: "Looking after our heritage and our environment – in our countryside and our towns and villages".
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Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (Southern Office, Grassington)
This beautiful area of England needs special care to conserve it for future generations. The Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority exists:
to conserve and enhance the natural beauty, wildlife and cultural heritage of the Yorkshire Dales National Park, and
to promote opportunities for the understanding and enjoyment of its special qualities by the public.
If there’s a conflict between these two purposes, conservation takes priority. The Authority also has a duty to seek to foster the economic and social well-being of local communities.
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Nidderdale Landscape & History Web Site
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Malhamdale Initiative
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Eagle Intermedia's Yorkshire Dales Website
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