Mastiles Lane, near Malham and Kilnsey in North Yorkshire, was a Roman marching road and later an important route for the

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leading sheep from Fountains Abbey to summer pasture on higher ground. Also known as the Old Monks' Road, it is now a

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walking track. Historic England refers to a Roman temporary camp and medieval monastic cross base located along the lane. The National Trust states that Mastiles Lane was owned by Coverham Abbey, near Middleham. After the dissolution of the monasteries it has been suggested that Mastiles Lane became a droving route for cattle being brought south from Scotland.Brockhurst, M.
Kilnsey, Mastiles Lane, Malham Tarn, Cote Moor and Hawkswick
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Roman roads in England Droving roads Roads in Yorkshire {{England-road-stub