Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hangthwaite
In or near Burghwallis.
Hangthwaite — former castle in South Yorkshire, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bentley (South Yorkshire) · 1.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Hangthwaite, the nearest railway station is Bentley (South Yorkshire), located 1.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DN5 9DR. Entry has limited wheelchair accessibility.
About
Hangthwaite is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "former castle in South Yorkshire, England". Coordinates: 53.5541°, -1.1691°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Hangthwaite Castle was an earthwork motte and bailey castle founded by Nigel Fozzard. It stood in the 11th century and is situated just north of Scawthorpe, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England. Originally, the site was known as Langthwaite, though it changed over the years to Hangthwaite. In the 13th century, a fortified house called Radcliffe Moat (53.5554°N 1.1639°W / 53.5554; -1.1639 (Radcliffe Moat)) replaced Hangthwaite Castle as a local fortification. Nowadays, only the motte and the ditches remain. Encased by the wide wet ditch, the motte defends a bean-shaped eastern bailey and a small north-western mound, which is possibly a barbican. A settlement was adjacent to the castle, which is now designated as a Deserted Medieval Village (DMV). The site is now a scheduled monument. It is known locally as Castle Hills, with a school, just a few hundred yards away bearing the name Castle Hills Primary School.
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- Coordinates
- 53.5541, -1.1691
- District
- Doncaster
- Parish
- Doncaster, unparished area
- Postcode
- DN5 9DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Doncaster North
- Nearest railway station
- Bentley (South Yorkshire) — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5648089 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Hangthwaite Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hangthwaite?
- Hangthwaite is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN5 9DR), in the parish of Doncaster, unparished area.
- What is Hangthwaite?
- Hangthwaite — former castle in South Yorkshire, England.
- How do I get to Hangthwaite?
- The nearest railway station is Bentley (South Yorkshire), about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN5 9DR.
- Does Hangthwaite charge admission?
- Hangthwaite typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hangthwaite?
- The nearest railway station is Bentley (South Yorkshire), about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN5 9DR.