Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Langton Motte
In or near Westow.
Langton Motte — a castle in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Malton · 4.4 km
About
Langton Motte 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 Derwent SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Langton Motte is a historic castle located in Yorkshire. It is characterised by its earthwork motte and bailey structure, which dates back to the medieval period. The site offers a glimpse into the region's feudal history, although little remains of the original construction. Visitors can explore the earthworks and appreciate the landscape surrounding this archaeological site.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0937, -0.7829
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Langton
- Postcode
- YO17 9QP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Malton — 4.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287661 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Langton Motte?
- Langton Motte is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO17 9QP), in the parish of Langton.
- What is Langton Motte?
- Langton Motte — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Langton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Malton, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO17 9QP.
- Is Langton Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Langton Motte is part of the River Derwent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Langton Motte charge admission?
- Langton Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Langton Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Malton, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO17 9QP.