Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Great Driffield Moat Hill
In or near Nafferton.
Great Driffield Moat Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Driffield · 1.0 km
About
Great Driffield Moat Hill 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Hull Headwaters SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Great Driffield Moat Hill is a historic castle located in Yorkshire. It is characterised by its impressive moat, which remains a notable feature of the site. The structure's origins and historical significance contribute to its interest as a medieval fortification. Visitors can explore the surrounding area and appreciate the landscape that encompasses this archaeological site.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0103, -0.4395
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Driffield
- Postcode
- YO25 6EE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
- Nearest railway station
- Driffield — 1 km
- Official site
- www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287685 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Great Driffield Moat Hill?
- Great Driffield Moat Hill is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO25 6EE), in the parish of Driffield.
- What is Great Driffield Moat Hill?
- Great Driffield Moat Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Great Driffield Moat Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Driffield, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO25 6EE.
- Is Great Driffield Moat Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Great Driffield Moat Hill is part of the River Hull Headwaters SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Great Driffield Moat Hill charge admission?
- Great Driffield Moat Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Great Driffield Moat Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Driffield, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO25 6EE.