Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Middleham Williams Hill
In or near Colsterdale.
Middleham Williams Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
peter robinson — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn · 3.2 km
About
Middleham Williams Hill 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 Ure Grasslands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Middleham Williams Hill is a castle located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its historical significance and extensive ruins, reflecting the architecture of its time. The site offers an insight into medieval fortifications and the region's history. Visitors can explore the remnants of the castle and enjoy the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 54.2803, -1.8095
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Middleham
- Postcode
- DL8 4RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn — 3.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287842 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Middleham Williams Hill?
- Middleham Williams Hill is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4RH), in the parish of Middleham.
- What is Middleham Williams Hill?
- Middleham Williams Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Middleham Williams Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 4RH.
- Is Middleham Williams Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Middleham Williams Hill is part of the River Ure Grasslands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Middleham Williams Hill charge admission?
- Middleham Williams Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Middleham Williams Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4RH.