Discover Hunton

Hunton offers a clear reason to visit in September, along with several historical points of interest. The Hunton Steam Gathering is dedicated to vintage vehicles and the history of technology; earthworks from a medieval village can be seen north of the present-day village. There is also a preserved field system and historic buildings with features dating from several centuries.

The Hunton Steam Gathering in September

The Hunton Steam Gathering takes place every September on a 70-acre site in Lower Wensleydale, North Yorkshire. The programme includes steam engines, vintage vehicles, commercial vehicles, motorcycles, tractors and stationary engines. The event therefore combines the subject of historic vehicles with technology that is not vehicle-based.

The Craft and Food Market is also part of the Gathering and showcases regional produce. This means that, alongside its focus on technology, the programme has a dedicated focus on local products.

If you are planning your hotel booking around the Gathering, first check the specific date of the event in question. Although the Gathering takes place every September, no exact date is given here. Northallerton is the nearest railway station for the event. If you are travelling by train, you can factor the station into your plans and check the connections for your travel dates.

Field system and medieval earthworks

The field system near Hunton preserves well-preserved lynchets and plough furrows, as well as two surviving fishponds. The field structures and ponds illustrate different elements of this historic landscape. Anyone interested in the development of rural cultural landscapes will find traces in the terrain here, as well as the history of individual buildings.

The remains of the “Medieval village of Hunton and field system” are visible as a series of earthworks on the crest and southern slope of a hill north of the present-day village of Hunton. The monument is designated as a Scheduled Monument. Its location helps distinguish the medieval remains from the present-day village: the earthworks lie north of the current village.

Building phases of historic buildings

Low Hall is a farmhouse with parts dating from the mid- to late 17th century and the early to mid-18th century. A 17th-century cross-wing projects from the north façade; a sequence of rooms from the 18th century was added to one of its building sections. The different parts of the house can therefore be dated to distinct building phases.

The group “Hunton House, Garden Wall and Railings” comprises two houses, a garden wall and railings. The house dates from the late 18th century, and the railings from the early to mid-19th century. Compared with the older parts of Low Hall, the railings provide a later point of reference. Taken together, these examples represent different building periods, without belonging to a single building.

Local history and produce

The Countryman's Inn in Hunton is also part of the village's history. Its history dates back to 1849; over the years, food and local ales have been served there. This refers to the history of the establishment and does not describe a current menu.

This gives you two distinct focuses to consider when planning your trip: the September date of the Hunton Steam Gathering offers a specific reason to choose your travel period; the field system, earthworks and building phases draw attention to the history of the village. You can choose which hotels in Hunton suit your travel dates based on the purpose of your trip.

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