Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barrow upon Humber The Castles
In or near Barrow upon Humber.
Barrow upon Humber The Castles — a castle in england yorkshire.
David Wright — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barrow Haven · 1.1 km
About
Barrow upon Humber The Castles 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.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Humber Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Barrow upon Humber The Castles is a historical site located in Yorkshire. This site features two motte-and-bailey castles, indicative of Norman military architecture. The remnants reflect the strategic significance of the area during the medieval period. Visitors can explore the earthworks and appreciate the landscape surrounding these ancient structures.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6883, -0.3877
- District
- North Lincolnshire
- Parish
- Barrow upon Humber
- Postcode
- DN19 7EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Brigg and Immingham
- Nearest railway station
- Barrow Haven — 1.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287667 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
'The Castles' motte and bailey
Literary houses · 0.1 km
Roxton, Caravan & Motorhome Club
Caravan parks · 1.1 km
Barrow and Barrow Haven War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Barrow upon Humber
Towns & cities · 1.5 km
Barrow Hall
Historic houses · 2.0 km
Barrow-upon-Humber Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.1 km
New Holland
Villages · 2.2 km
New Holland Pier
Piers · 2.6 km
Marshlands Alpacas
Campsites · 2.6 km
Barton-Upon-Humber War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.7 km
Tyrwhitt Hall
Historic houses · 3.1 km
St Peter's Church, Barton-upon-Humber
Historic churches · 3.1 km
Nearby
📷 5Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
'The Castles' motte and bailey
'The Castles' motte and bailey — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Roxton, Caravan & Motorhome Club
Roxton, Caravan & Motorhome Club — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barrow and Barrow Haven War Memorial
Barrow and Barrow Haven War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 3Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barrow upon Humber
Barrow upon Humber — village and civil parish in North Lincolnshire, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barrow Hall
Barrow Hall — Grade I listed building in Barrow upon Humber, North Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · Yorkshire & the Humber
Barrow-upon-Humber Village Sign
Barrow-upon-Humber Village Sign — a public art in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Barrow upon Humber The Castles
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Roxton, Caravan & Motorhome Club
Roxton, Caravan & Motorhome Club — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Marshlands Alpacas
Marshlands Alpacas — a campsite in england yorkshire.
📷 5Caravan parks · Yorkshire & the Humber
Silver Birch Holiday Home Park
Silver Birch Holiday Home Park — a caravan park in england yorkshire.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thornton Hunt Inn
Thornton Hunt Inn — a hotel in england yorkshire.
📷 7Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
DoubleTree by Hilton Hull
DoubleTree by Hilton Hull — a hotel in england yorkshire. 4-star. Brand: DoubleTree.
📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Amethyst Hotel
The Amethyst Hotel — a hotel in england yorkshire.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Criterion Public House
Criterion Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
St. George's Hotel
St. George's Hotel in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Vauxhall Tavern Public House
Vauxhall Tavern Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Earl De Grey Public House
Earl De Grey Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Prince's Dock Chambers And The Quayside Public House
Prince's Dock Chambers And The Quayside Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Masters Bar Public House
The Masters Bar Public House in England Yorkshire, United Kingdom.
More castles in this region
📷 5Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Ashton-under-Lyne
Ashton-under-Lyne, also known simply as Ashton, is a market town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom. The population was 48,604 at the 2021 census. Historically a part of Lancashire, it is
📷 5Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Audenshaw
Audenshaw is a town in Tameside, Greater Manchester, England, 4.9 miles (7.9 km) east of Manchester. Historically part of Lancashire, in 2011 it had a population of 11,419. The name derives from Aldwi
📷 5Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bramhall
Bramhall is a large village in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England. It was formerly a civil parish in Cheshire. At the 2021 census, the built-up area, as defined by the
📷 5Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Bredbury
Bredbury is a town in the Metropolitan Borough of Stockport, Greater Manchester, England; it lies 8 miles (12.9 km) south-east of Manchester, 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Stockport and 3 miles (4.8 km) so
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barrow upon Humber The Castles?
- Barrow upon Humber The Castles is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN19 7EY), in the parish of Barrow upon Humber.
- What is Barrow upon Humber The Castles?
- Barrow upon Humber The Castles — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Barrow upon Humber The Castles?
- The nearest railway station is Barrow Haven, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN19 7EY.
- Is Barrow upon Humber The Castles a protected site?
- Yes — Barrow upon Humber The Castles is part of the Humber Estuary - 2000480 SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Humber Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Does Barrow upon Humber The Castles charge admission?
- Barrow upon Humber The Castles typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Barrow upon Humber The Castles?
- The nearest railway station is Barrow Haven, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN19 7EY.