Historic Structures

The Yorkshire Dales features a diverse array of architectural landmarks spanning from Roman times to the industrial revolution. This selection includes the 24-arch Ribblehead Viaduct, the 14th-century Bolton Castle, and Middleham Castle, the childhood home of Richard III. Visitors can explore the ruins of Bolton Priory and Pendragon Castle, or examine industrial heritage at the Hoffmann Kiln. These structures provide a physical record of the region’s military, religious, and commercial history.

Ribblehead Viaduct

The Ribblehead Viaduct or Batty Moss Viaduct carries the Settle–Carlisle railway across Batty Moss in the Ribble Valley at Ribblehead, in…

Middleham Castle

Middleham Castle is a ruined castle in Middleham in Wensleydale, in the county of North Yorkshire, England.

Devil's Bridge

A 14th-century three-arched stone bridge spanning the River Lune. This Scheduled Ancient Monument was a vital crossing point on the historic route between Skipton and Settle.

Bolton Castle

Bolton Castle is a 14th-century castle located in Wensleydale, Yorkshire, England.

Pendragon Castle

Pendragon Castle is a ruin located in Mallerstang Dale, Cumbria, south of Kirkby Stephen, and close to the hamlet of Outhgill.

Cavendish Memorial Fountain

The Cavendish memorial fountain is a drinking fountain erected in 1886 at Bolton Abbey, North Yorkshire, England as a memorial to Lord…

War Memorial

A stone monument in Settle dedicated to the local residents who lost their lives during the First and Second World Wars.

Barden Tower

Barden Tower is a ruined building in the Parish of Barden, in Wharfedale, North Yorkshire, England.

Hoffmann Kiln

A massive 22-chamber continuous-burning kiln built in 1873. It is one of the best-preserved examples of industrial lime-burning technology in the UK.

Bolton Priory

Founded in the 12th century, this Augustinian monastery features extensive ruins alongside a nave that was converted into a parish church during the 16th century.