Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whorlton, North Yorkshire
Whorlton, 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
Whorlton, 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
Whorlton Castle is a medieval castle located in North Yorkshire. It is notable for its well-preserved ruins, which date back to the 12th century. The site offers insight into the region's historical architecture and defensive structures.
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Background
History
In 1810 a hoard of Roman silver coins and metalwork, the Whorlton Hoard, was found near Whorl Hill. The name is of Old English or Old Norse origin. It means the farmstead near Whorl Hill , the "round-topped" hill, from hwyrfel "circle". The place was first mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086. Whorlton Castle was built by Robert de Meynell as a typical 12th century motte and bailey Norman castle. A gatehouse was added in the 14th century. The only remains visible today are the grade I listed gatehouse and traces of the grade II* listed undercrofts (or cellars) of the main building. Due to vandalism access to the site is restricted.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4151, -1.2552
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Whorlton
- Postcode
- DL6 3HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
Sources
- wikipedia: Whorlton, North Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whorlton, North Yorkshire?
- Whorlton, North Yorkshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL6 3HT), in the parish of Whorlton.
- Does Whorlton, North Yorkshire charge admission?
- Whorlton, North Yorkshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Whorlton, North Yorkshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DL6 3HT. It sits within the Richmond and Northallerton parliamentary constituency.