Settrington combines a specific connection to walking with historic buildings and traces of settlement. The Yorkshire Wolds Way crosses the high point of Settrington Beacon; the Church of All Saints and the remains of a medieval settlement offer a different perspective on the village. You can plan your stay around two main interests: a walk along the long-distance trail or exploring church architecture and village history.
Walking at Settrington Beacon
Settrington lies below the northern end of the Yorkshire Wolds. The long-distance Yorkshire Wolds Way crosses the high point of Settrington Beacon. This gives you both the village’s position in the landscape and a specific landmark along the trail to use when planning. If you want to include Settrington in a walking stage, check the route and current conditions for your planned walk using up-to-date trail information. The Beacon helps place the village’s connection to walking in its geographical context, while its location below the northern end of the Wolds describes the wider landscape.
Church architecture at the Church of All Saints
The Church of All Saints has a core dating from the late 12th to early 13th century, as well as an arcade from the early 13th century. Inside is a square late-13th-century font with engaged angle shafts. These small columns are set into the corners of the font. The details cover both the building and its arcade, as well as a more precisely described feature of its furnishings. Visitors interested in church architecture can connect the dates with a specific form.
Medieval settlement remains
Settrington’s medieval settlement has well-preserved earthworks and other remains. These include a chantry chapel and associated crofts and enclosures. The different remains draw attention not only to individual structures, but also to the layout of the settlement site. There is a cautiously worded interpretation of how this layout may have developed: it is thought that the settlement grew from a two-row village on either side of Settrington Beck, which flows north, resulting in an L-shaped village plan. The L-shape is therefore part of a proposed development, not presented as a certain sequence of events.
The stable block west of Settrington House
A stable block stands about 20 metres west of Settrington House. The date 1791 appears on a datestone. The block has a U-shaped plan and a round-headed carriage arch with a clock. Here, several architectural details can be considered together: the date on the datestone, the shape of the plan and the design of the carriage arch. The plan describes the complex as a whole, while the clock on the arch highlights a single feature of the building.
Plan your journey and hotel search
Settrington is easily reached via the A64. Malton’s nearby railway station is another useful point of reference for your journey. From there, trains run hourly to York and beyond, as well as in the opposite direction. Check the current timetable before travelling by train; road conditions can also change, so it is advisable to check the latest traffic information before setting off.
When searching for a hotel, it helps to first decide what you want to focus on during your stay: will walking the Yorkshire Wolds Way be your main activity, or would you rather concentrate on church architecture and settlement history? These interests lead to different considerations when planning your days. Then take your journey into account: the A64 is a useful point of reference, while the station in nearby Malton is relevant for rail connections. This way, you can tailor your accommodation search to your own travel plans and check train frequency against the current timetable.
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