Heritage in Malton

Your Complete Guide to the Malton Museum 2026 Programme

Malton Museum reopens for its 2026 season with new exhibits on Roman mysticism and medieval merchants. Discover ancient magic, monks, and a Victorian pharmacy.

A look at the history of Drake How Cairn, with Dr Emma Wells

In this heritage feature, Dr Emma Wells explores the ancient story of Drake Howe Cairn on Cringle Moor in the Cleveland Hills. Dating to around 2000 BC, this prominent Bronze Age burial mound—also known as Odin’s Grave—reveals evidence of ceremonial cremation and early territorial identity, standing today as a quiet but powerful prehistoric landmark within the North York Moors landscape.

A look at the history of Coxwold Signal Box, with Dr Emma Wells