description Masham Moor Overview
Masham Moor is a moorland area near the market town of Masham in North Yorkshire, England. It forms part of the upland landscape associated with the Swinton Estate, whose wider holdings include open moorland as well as farmland and forestry. The estate describes this moorland as working countryside managed for habitat retention, biodiversity, conservation, and restoration of peatland landscapes. The place is relevant to studies of Yorkshire uplands and grouse-moor management.
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Where is Masham Moor?
Masham Moor is in North Yorkshire, England, near the market town of Masham. It forms part of the upland landscape around the Swinton Estate.
Who owns or manages Masham Moor?
The moor is associated with the Swinton Estate, whose wider holdings include open moorland, farmland, and forestry. The estate's land description places Masham Moor within that broader managed landscape.
Is Masham Moor farmland or open moorland?
It is primarily described as moorland and upland landscape. The wider Swinton Estate also contains farmland and forestry, but Masham Moor itself is identified with the open moor.
What is the nearest town to Masham Moor?
The nearest named town in the catalog description is Masham in North Yorkshire. The moor takes its name from its connection with that market town.
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