Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Cawood Castle
In or near Cawood.
Grade I listed quadrangular castle in Cawood, Selby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
Mike Kirby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ulleskelf · 6.1 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Cawood Castle is a literary house museum located in england yorkshire. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. Grade I listed quadrangular castle in Cawood, Selby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Place summary
Cawood Castle is a historic literary house located in Yorkshire, established in 1378. The castle is notable for its medieval architecture, attributed to a prominent architect. It reflects the region's rich history and literary connections. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the site's significance in English heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8313, -1.1297
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Cawood
- Postcode
- YO8 3SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Selby
- Established
- 1378
- Nearest railway station
- Ulleskelf — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5055225 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cawood Castle?
- Cawood Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO8 3SS), in the parish of Cawood.
- What is Cawood Castle?
- Grade I listed quadrangular castle in Cawood, Selby, North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
- How do I get to Cawood Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ulleskelf, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO8 3SS.
- When was Cawood Castle built?
- Built or established in 1378. Designed by http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/4b015c7e7c9686443aff8716db73791f.
- How do I get to Cawood Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Ulleskelf, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO8 3SS.