Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Hornby Castle, North Yorkshire
In or near Patrick Brompton.
Hornby Castle, North Yorkshire — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Matthew Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Finghall Lane · 5.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hornby Castle, North Yorkshire is a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Hornby Castle is located in North Yorkshire. This historic structure is notable for its unique architectural style and significance in the region. The castle is an example of a fortified manor house and contributes to the area's rich heritage.
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Background
History
At the end of the 14th century Hornby castle belonged to the St Quintin family until heiress Margaret Quintin married John Conyers (died 1422). It was largely rebuilt in the fifteenth century by William Conyers, 1st Baron Conyers, but retained the fourteenth-century St Quintin’s tower (demolished in 1927) named after the previous owners. On the death in 1557 of John Conyers, 3rd Baron Conyers, the estate passed to his daughter Elizabeth, who was married to Thomas Darcy. It descended in the Darcy family (made the Earls of Holderness in 1682) to Robert Darcy, 4th Earl of Holderness, who died in 1778. Conyers Darcy, 2nd Earl of Holderness, was elected MP for Boroughbridge in 1660 and for…
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- Coordinates
- 54.3390, -1.6530
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Hornby
- Postcode
- DL8 1BF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Finghall Lane — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Hornby Castle, North Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hornby Castle, North Yorkshire?
- Hornby Castle, North Yorkshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 1BF), in the parish of Hornby.
- What is Hornby Castle, North Yorkshire?
- Hornby Castle, North Yorkshire — a other in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hornby Castle, North Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Finghall Lane, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 1BF.
- Does Hornby Castle, North Yorkshire charge admission?
- Hornby Castle, North Yorkshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hornby Castle, North Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Finghall Lane, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 1BF.