History...

The oldest parts of the original Harelands Farm, built around 1950, are situated on Gatherly Moor, North Yorkshire, an area steeped in history.

It was here, on 5th May 1498, that rebel forces were marshalled before marching towards York and storming the City on the 15th May.

The name of nearby Melsonby is a combination of Viking and Irish names - Melsan's Village.

A Benedictine nunnery was founded in Melsonby in the time of Henry II, was destroyed before the Reformation and has left some traces.

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