Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Saxton, North Yorkshire
Saxton, North Yorkshire — 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
Saxton, North Yorkshire 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
Saxton, North Yorkshire, is home to a historic castle. This site reflects the architectural heritage of the region, though specific details about its era or significance are not provided. The castle contributes to the rich tapestry of Yorkshire's historical landscape.
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Background
History
The place-name 'Saxton' is attested in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it appears as Saxtun. This is from the Old English Seax-tūn, meaning 'town or settlement of the Saxons'. A motte and bailey castle was built at Saxton. The medieval manor house that replaced the castle was demolished in the early-19th century but some earthworks of the castle's bailey and the motte survive. All Saints' Church, Saxton is a grade I listed structure which dates to the 11th century. Some bodies of those who were killed in the Battle of Towton were buried in the churchyard. The men who gave their lives in the First World War are remembered on the War Memorial outside the church and a plaque inside the…
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- Coordinates
- 53.8250, -1.2777
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Saxton with Scarthingwell
- Postcode
- LS24 9PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
Sources
- wikipedia: Saxton, North Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saxton, North Yorkshire?
- Saxton, North Yorkshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS24 9PZ), in the parish of Saxton with Scarthingwell.
- Does Saxton, North Yorkshire charge admission?
- Saxton, North Yorkshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Saxton, North Yorkshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LS24 9PZ. It sits within the Wetherby and Easingwold parliamentary constituency.