Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Aughton Castle Hill
In or near Brеighton.
Aughton Castle Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wressle · 7.5 km
About
Aughton Castle Hill is a named castle in england yorkshire, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Derwent Ings SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Derwent SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: LOWER DERWENT VALLEY
- Ramsar wetland: Lower Derwent Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aughton Castle Hill is a historic castle located in Yorkshire. This site is known for its archaeological significance, showcasing remnants of medieval architecture. The castle's remains provide insight into the region's historical landscape and its past fortifications. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which offers a glimpse into the historical context of Yorkshire's castles.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8398, -0.9351
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Ellerton
- Postcode
- YO42 4PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Goole and Pocklington
- Nearest railway station
- Wressle — 7.5 km
- Official site
- www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287647 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aughton Castle Hill?
- Aughton Castle Hill is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO42 4PQ), in the parish of Ellerton.
- What is Aughton Castle Hill?
- Aughton Castle Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Aughton Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Wressle, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO42 4PQ.
- Is Aughton Castle Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Aughton Castle Hill is part of the Derwent Ings SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Derwent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Aughton Castle Hill charge admission?
- Aughton Castle Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Aughton Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Wressle, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO42 4PQ.