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Low Wood

Studfold Ring Seen from the east, this feature appears as a low bank with small trees on and within the earthwork. One would assume that this is a prehistoric site, but it appears to be largely medieval and would have been used as some sort of corral for horses.
Studfold Ring Credit: Gordon Hatton

Low Wood is a small village located in the county of Yorkshire, England. Situated in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales, it is renowned for its picturesque landscapes and natural beauty. The village is nestled within a dense forest, hence its name, and is surrounded by rolling hills and meandering streams.

The woodlands that surround Low Wood are teeming with a diverse range of flora and fauna, making it an ideal destination for nature enthusiasts. The forest is predominantly composed of oak, beech, and pine trees, providing a serene and tranquil atmosphere. It is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, rabbits, and a wide array of bird species.

The village itself is characterized by quaint cottages made from local stone, lending it a traditional and charming feel. The community of Low Wood is close-knit, with a small population that values its rural lifestyle. The locals are friendly and welcoming, making visitors feel at home.

Despite its small size, Low Wood offers a range of amenities for both residents and visitors. There is a village pub, which serves as a gathering place for locals and a popular spot for tourists to sample traditional Yorkshire cuisine. Additionally, there are several walking and cycling trails that allow visitors to explore the surrounding countryside, providing breathtaking views of the Yorkshire Dales.

In summary, Low Wood is a peaceful and idyllic village in Yorkshire that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and rural charm.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 54.206707/-1.1351506 or Grid Reference SE5679. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Studfold Ring Seen from the east, this feature appears as a low bank with small trees on and within the earthwork. One would assume that this is a prehistoric site, but it appears to be largely medieval and would have been used as some sort of corral for horses.
Studfold Ring
Seen from the east, this feature appears as a low bank with small trees on and within the earthwork. One would assume that this is a prehistoric site, but it appears to be largely medieval and would have been used as some sort of corral for horses.
Studfold Ring - outer bank The map shows this earthwork as a circle, but the shape is more of a rectangle with rounded off corners [perhaps based on the design of the Austin Allegro steering wheel?]. Not a defensive site, due to the flat surroundings and a ditch inside the outer bank, but actually a medieval horse enclosure.
Studfold Ring - outer bank
The map shows this earthwork as a circle, but the shape is more of a rectangle with rounded off corners [perhaps based on the design of the Austin Allegro steering wheel?]. Not a defensive site, due to the flat surroundings and a ditch inside the outer bank, but actually a medieval horse enclosure.
Inside Studfold Ring Looking across the flat inner area of the ring with the ditch and bank visible around the perimeter. Studford Farm visible beyond. Note that the feature is shown as Studford Ring on the 1:50000 map and is also known as Stotfold Ring. The term 'stud' associates it with horses, as this was a medieval horse enclosure.
Inside Studfold Ring
Looking across the flat inner area of the ring with the ditch and bank visible around the perimeter. Studford Farm visible beyond. Note that the feature is shown as Studford Ring on the 1:50000 map and is also known as Stotfold Ring. The term 'stud' associates it with horses, as this was a medieval horse enclosure.
Path to the abbey Footpath that connects the west end of Wass village with Byland Abbey, which is visible in the distance. Beyond, and just visible centre picture is the tower of Coxwold parish church.
Path to the abbey
Footpath that connects the west end of Wass village with Byland Abbey, which is visible in the distance. Beyond, and just visible centre picture is the tower of Coxwold parish church.
Track into Wass The Lund Farm to Wass farm road, which is also a public right of way.
Track into Wass
The Lund Farm to Wass farm road, which is also a public right of way.
Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey
The village of Wass
The village of Wass
Heading up Wass Bank towards the A170
Heading up Wass Bank towards the A170
Byland Abbey Part of the ruins of Byland Abbey seen across the walls from the road to Coxwold.
Byland Abbey
Part of the ruins of Byland Abbey seen across the walls from the road to Coxwold.
Byland Abbey Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538 Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-329579-byland-abbey-byland-with-wass" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-329579-byland-abbey-byland-with-wass">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> , is in the care of English Heritage, <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/byland-abbey/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/byland-abbey/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> - English Heritage Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538 Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument LinkExternal link , is in the care of English Heritage, LinkExternal link - English Heritage Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey Inn The Inn is a conversion of a 19th century farmhouse which stood here (on the site of a mediæval hostelry) opposite Byland Abbey (<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2555805">SE5478 : Byland Abbey</a>). The building uses stonework "borrowed" from the abbey. The Inn, which is run by English Heritage, is not currently operating as a bar and restaurant but is still offering Bed and Breakfast accommodation and wedding facilities.
Byland Abbey Inn
The Inn is a conversion of a 19th century farmhouse which stood here (on the site of a mediæval hostelry) opposite Byland Abbey (SE5478 : Byland Abbey). The building uses stonework "borrowed" from the abbey. The Inn, which is run by English Heritage, is not currently operating as a bar and restaurant but is still offering Bed and Breakfast accommodation and wedding facilities.
Byland Abbey Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538. Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-329579-byland-abbey-byland-with-wass" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-329579-byland-abbey-byland-with-wass">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> , is in the care of English Heritage, <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/byland-abbey/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/byland-abbey/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> - English Heritage Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538. Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument LinkExternal link , is in the care of English Heritage, LinkExternal link - English Heritage Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538. Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-329579-byland-abbey-byland-with-wass" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-329579-byland-abbey-byland-with-wass">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> , is in the care of English Heritage, <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/byland-abbey/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/byland-abbey/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> - English Heritage Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538. Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument LinkExternal link , is in the care of English Heritage, LinkExternal link - English Heritage Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538. Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-329579-byland-abbey-byland-with-wass" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-329579-byland-abbey-byland-with-wass">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> , is in the care of English Heritage, <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/byland-abbey/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/byland-abbey/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> - English Heritage Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538. Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument LinkExternal link , is in the care of English Heritage, LinkExternal link - English Heritage Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538. Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-329579-byland-abbey-byland-with-wass" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-329579-byland-abbey-byland-with-wass">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> , is in the care of English Heritage, <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/byland-abbey/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/byland-abbey/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> - English Heritage Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538. Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument LinkExternal link , is in the care of English Heritage, LinkExternal link - English Heritage Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538. Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-329579-byland-abbey-byland-with-wass" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-329579-byland-abbey-byland-with-wass">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> , is in the care of English Heritage, <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/byland-abbey/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/byland-abbey/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> - English Heritage Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538. Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument LinkExternal link , is in the care of English Heritage, LinkExternal link - English Heritage Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538. Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-329579-byland-abbey-byland-with-wass" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-329579-byland-abbey-byland-with-wass">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> , is in the care of English Heritage, <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/byland-abbey/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/byland-abbey/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> - English Heritage Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538. Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument LinkExternal link , is in the care of English Heritage, LinkExternal link - English Heritage Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538. Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-329579-byland-abbey-byland-with-wass" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.britishlistedbuildings.co.uk/en-329579-byland-abbey-byland-with-wass">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> , is in the care of English Heritage, <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/byland-abbey/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/daysout/properties/byland-abbey/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> - English Heritage Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey
Byland Abbey is a ruined abbey in the Ryedale district of North Yorkshire. It was founded as a Savigniac abbey in January 1135 and was absorbed by the Cistercian order in 1147. It was dissolved on 30 November 1538. Impressive remains of monastic buildings, standing to height of approximately 5 metres in places, including the lower half of a huge rose window can still be seen. The site, listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument LinkExternal link , is in the care of English Heritage, LinkExternal link - English Heritage Byland Abbey
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Low Wood is located at Grid Ref: SE5679 (Lat: 54.206707, Lng: -1.1351506)

Division: North Riding

Administrative County: North Yorkshire

District: Ryedale

Police Authority: North Yorkshire

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