A terrific bench on the green to rest on and enjoy this sleepy hamlet! Would you believe that Old Byland was the place of an important medieval battle between the Scots and English in 1322, in the course of the Wars of Scottish Independence?

RichD

May 26, 2025

Very quiet, very quaint, and well-served by footpaths and bridleways. Lots more info on the Battle of Byland Moor at yorkshireguides.com/old_byland.html#:~:text=Old%20Byland%20was%20the%20scene,the%20Wars%20of%20Scottish%20Independence.

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Location: Old Byland And Scawton, Ryedale, North Yorkshire, Yorkshire And The Humber, England, United Kingdom

Old Byland Village

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