Things to see and places to stay in the Yorkshire Wolds
This area around Folkton Wold is archaeologically rich; the Folkton Drums, three of the most extraordinary objects from Neolithic Britain, were unearthed from a child’s grave above Camp Dale in the late 19th century. A perfectly positioned oak bench, part of th eWolds Way WANDER art trail, is sited here with glorious views across the valley.
Travelling E from York on the A166, take L at top of Garrowby Hill, signposted ‘Uncleby’. Follow road for 1 mile, then turn L. Gate on to access land and dale is a few metres down on R.Looming above the Wolds landscape, this elaborate 36m Gothic spire was erected as a memorial to Sir Tatton Sykes, 4th Baronet o fSledmere House, in 1865, two years after hisdeath. Stroll along the adjacent green lane for far-reaching views across the Wolds.
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