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The Great Britain Guide

Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber

Easby Castle Motte

In or near Great Ayton.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Easby Castle Motte — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.

Ford on Battersby Avenue - geograph.org.uk - 7544773

John Walton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station
Battersby · 1.2 km
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Easby Castle Motte 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. castle in Easby, North Yorkshire, England, UK

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Easby Castle Motte is located in Yorkshire. This historical site features a motte, which is a type of earthwork mound, typical of medieval fortifications. The structure reflects the region's feudal history. Visitors can explore the remnants of the site and appreciate its significance in the context of Yorkshire's heritage.

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Coordinates
54.4683, -1.0915
Parish
Easby
Postcode
TS9 6JL
Parliamentary constituency
Richmond and Northallerton
Nearest railway station
Battersby1.2 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Easby Castle Motte?
Easby Castle Motte is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode TS9 6JL), in the parish of Easby.
What is Easby Castle Motte?
Easby Castle Motte — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
How do I get to Easby Castle Motte?
The nearest railway station is Battersby, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode TS9 6JL.
Is Easby Castle Motte a protected site?
Yes — Easby Castle Motte is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to Easby Castle Motte?
The nearest railway station is Battersby, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TS9 6JL.