Castles · North West England
Burton in Lonsdale Castle
In or near Burton in Lonsdale.
Burton in Lonsdale Castle was in the village of Burton in Lonsdale in North Yorkshire, England (grid reference SD649721). The Pipe Rolls for the reign of Henry II record that the castle's garrison in
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bentham · 3.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Burton in Lonsdale Castle, the nearest railway station is Bentham, located 3.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is LA6 3JZ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Burton in Lonsdale Castle was in the village of Burton in Lonsdale in North Yorkshire, England (grid reference SD649721). The Pipe Rolls for the reign of Henry II record that the castle's garrison in 1129–1130 consisted of a knight, ten sergeants, a gatekeeper, and a watchman. This was a motte castle with two baileys. In 1322 it was confiscated from the Mowbrays who had been in opposition to King Edward II. The mound is still visible.
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From the Wikipedia article
Burton in Lonsdale Castle was in the village of Burton in Lonsdale in North Yorkshire, England (grid reference SD649721). The Pipe Rolls for the reign of Henry II record that the castle's garrison in 1129–1130 consisted of a knight, ten sergeants, a gatekeeper, and a watchman. This was a motte castle with two baileys. In 1322 it was confiscated from the Mowbrays who had been in opposition to King Edward II. The mound is still visible.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1435, -2.5388
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Burton in Lonsdale
- Postcode
- LA6 3JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Bentham — 3.6 km
- Official site
- www.burton-in-lonsdale.net
Sources
- wikipedia: Burton in Lonsdale Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burton in Lonsdale Castle?
- Burton in Lonsdale Castle is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode LA6 3JZ), in the parish of Burton in Lonsdale.
- What is Burton in Lonsdale Castle?
- Burton in Lonsdale Castle was in the village of Burton in Lonsdale in North Yorkshire, England (grid reference SD649721). The Pipe Rolls for the reign of Henry II record that the castle's garrison in
- How do I get to Burton in Lonsdale Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bentham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode LA6 3JZ.
- Does Burton in Lonsdale Castle charge admission?
- Burton in Lonsdale Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Burton in Lonsdale Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bentham, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LA6 3JZ.