Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Fraisthorpe Motte
In or near Skipsea.
Fraisthorpe Motte — a castle in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bridlington · 5.7 km
About
Fraisthorpe Motte 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.
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Place summary
Fraisthorpe Motte is a historic castle located in Yorkshire. This earthwork motte dates back to the medieval period and is a prominent example of a motte-and-bailey design. Visitors can explore the remains of the mound and appreciate the site's historical significance. The castle's location offers views of the surrounding landscape, typical of fortified structures from its era.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0381, -0.2394
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Barmston
- Postcode
- YO15 3QT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
- Nearest railway station
- Bridlington — 5.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287951 (CC BY 4.0)
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Fraisthorpe Sands
Beaches · 1.7 km
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Auburn Sands
Beaches · 2.1 km
Embankment Cross
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Barmston Sands
Beaches · 2.5 km
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Caravan parks · 2.6 km
Barmston Beach Holiday Park
Caravan parks · 2.7 km
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The Black Bull Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 2.7 km
Wilsthorpe Village
Archaeological sites · 2.8 km
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Places to stay
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Barmston Beach Holiday Park
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South Cliff Holiday Park
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The White House Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fraisthorpe Motte?
- Fraisthorpe Motte is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO15 3QT), in the parish of Barmston.
- What is Fraisthorpe Motte?
- Fraisthorpe Motte — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Fraisthorpe Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Bridlington, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO15 3QT.
- Does Fraisthorpe Motte charge admission?
- Fraisthorpe Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Fraisthorpe Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Bridlington, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO15 3QT.