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Medieval

Harrying of the North -- Ryedale

1069
Yorkshire, England
Also known as: Burning of Ryedale 1069 · Norman devastation Ryedale
Era
Medieval
Battle Type
Skirmish
Location
Yorkshire, England
Status
Unregistered
The Combatants

Who Fought

Defeated
Ryedale settlements
Forces
local militias c. 200-500; scorched-earth campaign through northern dale.
VS
Victor
William I
Forces
Norman forces c. 500-1,500
Outcome
Vale and moorland communities burned; road north through Pickering destroyed
The Battle

History & Significance

Ryedale communities north of the Vale of Pickering were swept clean during the Harrying, with Domesday Book recording the entire area around Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside as waste.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Protected heritage nearby

Scheduled Monuments near Harrying of the North -- Ryedale

Earthworks at Manor House Farm, Great Barugh
Scheduled monument · ~2.8 miles
Wayside cross called Stony Cross on the A170 920m south east of Highfield House
Scheduled monument · ~3.5 miles
St Nicholas' medieval hospital 550m East of Brick Yard Farm
Scheduled monument · ~4.4 miles
Iron Age settlement
Scheduled monument · ~4.7 miles
Iron Age barrow cemetery
Scheduled monument · ~4.7 miles
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