Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Castle Mills
Castle Mills — a memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Castle Mills is a memorial located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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From the Wikipedia article
Castle Mill Stream is a 5.5-kilometre (3.4 mi) long backwater of the River Thames in the west of Oxford, England. It has its own secondary backwater, known as the Wareham Stream, that is 0.5 kilometres (0.31 mi) long.
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Background
History
The stream was altered greatly in Saxon and early Norman times. There was a mill here even before the castle existed. In the winter of 1142, there was a siege at the castle. Empress Matilda (aka Queen Maud, 1102–1167), the daughter and dispossessed heir of Henry I, was there during her power struggle with King Stephen (1096–1154). The queen escaped from the castle after her guards lowered her over the walls. She was clothed in a white dress that camouflaged her against the snow. Matilda crept through the enemy lines and across the Castle Mill Stream to escape to freedom. In the Middle Ages, the stream was used for navigation, at least above Hythe Bridge. During the 16th century, hay, wood,…
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- Coordinates
- 54.0063, -1.4707
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Knaresborough
- Postcode
- HG5 8DE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Harrogate and Knaresborough
- Official site
- www.mothershipton.co.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9891462594 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Castle Mill Stream (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Mills?
- Castle Mills is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG5 8DE), in the parish of Knaresborough.
- Is Castle Mills free to visit?
- Yes, Castle Mills is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castle Mills?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HG5 8DE. It sits within the Harrogate and Knaresborough parliamentary constituency.