Whorlton Castle
Whorlton Castle is a ruined medieval castle situated near the abandoned village of Whorlton in North Yorkshire, England. It was established in the early 12th century as a Norman motte-and-bailey fortification associated with the nearby settlement.
- Castle
- …lies at an elevation of around 340 feet (100 metres)
- Description: Grade I listed castle in Hambleton, United Kingdom
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Holy Cross Church, Swainby and Middle Bridge.
Holy Cross Church, Swainby
Holy Cross Church is the parish church of Swainby, a village in North Yorkshire, in England. Holy Cross Church, Swainby is situated 1,900 feet southwest of Whorlton Castle.
Middle Bridge
Middle Bridge is situated 1,900 feet southwest of Whorlton Castle.
St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Faceby
St Mary Magdalene's Church is an Anglican church… St Mary Magdalene’s Church, Faceby is situated 1 mile east of Whorlton Castle.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Whorlton and Swainby.
Whorlton
Whorlton is a hamlet and civil parish in North Yorkshire, England.
Swainby
Swainby is a village in the county of North Yorkshire, England.
Potto
Potto is a village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England.
Whorlton Castle
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Latitude
54.41542° or 54° 24′ 56″ north
Longitude
-1.26001° or 1° 15′ 36″ west
Open location code
9C6WCP8Q+5X
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OpenStreetMap feature
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Turkish—“Whorlton Castle” goes by many names.
- Cebuano: “Whorlton Castle”
- German: “Whorlton Castle”
- Swedish: “Whorlton Castle”
- Turkish: “Whorlton Kalesi”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Heathwaite and Faceby.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Church House Farm and Goldhill Barn.
North Yorkshire: Highlights
Learn more about York and Middlesbrough.
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