Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thorne, South Yorkshire
Thorne, South 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
Thorne, South 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
Thorne is a town in South Yorkshire known for its historical castle. The castle, which has remnants from the medieval period, reflects the region's rich heritage.
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Background
History
The land which is now Thorne was once inhabited by Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age people. It became a permanent settlement around AD 700, and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The main industries in the town have traditionally been coal mining and farming.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.6083, -0.9583
- District
- Doncaster
- Parish
- Thorne
- Postcode
- DN8 5NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
Sources
- wikipedia: Thorne, South Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorne, South Yorkshire?
- Thorne, South Yorkshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN8 5NS), in the parish of Thorne.
- Does Thorne, South Yorkshire charge admission?
- Thorne, South Yorkshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Thorne, South Yorkshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DN8 5NS. It sits within the Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme parliamentary constituency.