Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kirby Knowle
In or near South Kilvington.
Kirby Knowle — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk · 8.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kirby Knowle is a castle 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: North York Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kirby Knowle is a castle located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, although specific details about its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Chirchebi in the Yalestre hundred. The lands were in the possession of Orm, son of Gamal, but passed to Hugh, son of Baldric after the Norman invasion. The lands became the possession of Robert de Mowbray who granted tenancy to Baldwin le Wake and then to the Upsall family, eventually passing to the Lascelles family. The Lascelles built a castle here in the 13th century which burnt down in 1568. During this time the manor was in the hands of the Constable family. The Constables were Catholics and were dispossessed of the manor after the civil war. An earlier house on the site belonged to Joseph Constable. He was a Catholic recusant and was…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2794, -1.2803
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Kirby Knowle
- Postcode
- YO7 2JQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk — 8.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Kirby Knowle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirby Knowle?
- Kirby Knowle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO7 2JQ), in the parish of Kirby Knowle.
- What is Kirby Knowle?
- Kirby Knowle — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kirby Knowle?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO7 2JQ.
- Is Kirby Knowle a protected site?
- Yes — Kirby Knowle is part of the North York Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Kirby Knowle charge admission?
- Kirby Knowle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kirby Knowle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO7 2JQ. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.