Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Burwen Castle (Roman fort)
In or near East Marton.
Burwen Castle (Roman fort) — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
Colin Pyle — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gargrave · 4.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Burwen Castle (Roman fort) is a castle located in england-north-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Burwen Castle is a Roman fort located in North-West England. It is notable for its historical significance as a military stronghold from the Roman era. The site provides insight into the fortifications and settlement patterns of that period.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9409, -2.1144
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Elslack
- Postcode
- BD23 3AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Gargrave — 4.2 km
Sources
- osm: node/1573865658 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burwen Castle (Roman fort)?
- Burwen Castle (Roman fort) is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BD23 3AX), in the parish of Elslack.
- What is Burwen Castle (Roman fort)?
- Burwen Castle (Roman fort) — a castle in england-north-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Burwen Castle (Roman fort)?
- The nearest railway station is Gargrave, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode BD23 3AX.
- Does Burwen Castle (Roman fort) charge admission?
- Burwen Castle (Roman fort) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Burwen Castle (Roman fort)?
- The nearest railway station is Gargrave, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BD23 3AX.