Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Maiden Bower (Motte and Bailey)
In or near Marton-le-Moor.
Maiden Bower (Motte and Bailey) — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Matthew Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk · 6.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Maiden Bower (Motte and Bailey) is a archaeological located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Maiden Bower is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It features a motte and bailey design, characteristic of medieval fortifications. The site provides insight into the defensive structures used during the period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.1698, -1.3744
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Asenby
- Postcode
- YO7 3RA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk — 6.5 km
Sources
- osm: way/225505487 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maiden Bower (Motte and Bailey)?
- Maiden Bower (Motte and Bailey) is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO7 3RA), in the parish of Asenby.
- What is Maiden Bower (Motte and Bailey)?
- Maiden Bower (Motte and Bailey) — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maiden Bower (Motte and Bailey)?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO7 3RA.
- Is Maiden Bower (Motte and Bailey) free to visit?
- Yes, Maiden Bower (Motte and Bailey) is free to enter.
- How do I get to Maiden Bower (Motte and Bailey)?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO7 3RA.