Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kirkby Knowle Castle
In or near South Kilvington.
Kirkby Knowle Castle — a castle in england yorkshire.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk · 7.6 km
About
Kirkby Knowle Castle 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
Kirkby Knowle Castle is a historic castle located in Yorkshire. This site features remnants of medieval architecture, reflecting its historical significance. The castle’s structure provides insight into the region's feudal past. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which complements the castle's imposing presence.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2802, -1.2966
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Kirby Knowle
- Postcode
- YO7 2JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk — 7.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287989 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirkby Knowle Castle?
- Kirkby Knowle Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO7 2JD), in the parish of Kirby Knowle.
- What is Kirkby Knowle Castle?
- Kirkby Knowle Castle — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Kirkby Knowle Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO7 2JD.
- Does Kirkby Knowle Castle charge admission?
- Kirkby Knowle Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kirkby Knowle Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO7 2JD.