Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hipswell
Hipswell — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hipswell is a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Hipswell is a castle located in Yorkshire. Its historical significance and architectural features reflect the region's medieval heritage.
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Background
History
Hipswell was mentioned in the Domesday Book in 1086 as being in the hundred of "Land of Count Alan" and the county of Yorkshire, the population was estimated at 6 households. In the 1320s it was the birthplace of noted English theologian John Wycliffe, leader of the Lollard Movement. Hipswell was historically a township in the ancient parish of Catterick in the North Riding of Yorkshire. In 1870-72 John Marius Wilson's Imperial Gazetteer of England and Wales described Hipswell as:<blockquote>a township and a chapelry in Richmond district, N. R. Yorkshire. The township lies on Rysdale beck, near its influx to the Swale, and near the Richmond railway, 2 miles SE of Richmond; and is in the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.3792, -1.7117
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Hipswell
- Postcode
- DL9 4BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Official site
- www.hipswellparishcouncil.co.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Hipswell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hipswell?
- Hipswell is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL9 4BG), in the parish of Hipswell.
- Does Hipswell charge admission?
- Hipswell typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hipswell?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL9 4BG. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.