This section explores the relationship between man and the landscape. After the last ice age, hunter gatherers moved onto the moors from the continent about 8,000 years ago. Since then there has been a complex interaction between man and the environment of Bilsdale. More recently there are surveys of Bilsdale residents in the 17th - 19th century published by North Yorkshire County Council. Recently the local community created an exhibition in St Hilda''s church, "Bygones of Bilsdale" about the social history of the dale. There is also information about families from the census, commencing in 1841 which provides a source for future research.
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Published: 13 2016 (Updated: 26 2022)