Money Hill

You won't find much of a sign when you get to Money Hill near Brough, which is rather the point. This is a proper archaeological site - an Iron Age settlement that's been left largely as it was found, with ramparts still visible if you know where to look. The earthworks form a rough circular pattern, and if you time it right during winter when the grass is shorter, the defensive ditches become far more obvious.

It's the kind of place that appeals to history enthusiasts and serious walkers far more than casual visitors. You'll need to do your homework beforehand - there's no visitor centre, no interpretation boards, just you and several thousand years of quiet. Depending on how deep you want to go into the archaeology, you could spend anything from twenty minutes wandering the perimeter to an hour if you're genuinely interested in Iron Age settlement patterns.

The walk itself is straightforward, though the site sits in open countryside so bring proper boots. Being this close to Brough means you're well-positioned for a broader exploration of East Yorkshire's Roman heritage if you're that way inclined.

If you're staying at Cherry Burton Leisure Park nearby, it makes a worthwhile morning outing before heading back for lunch. Just don't expect the manicured presentation of bigger heritage sites. This is archaeology as archaeology should be - raw, unvarnished, and requiring a bit of legwork on your part to unlock what it's really showing you.