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Middleham
In or near Colsterdale.
Middleham ( MID-əl-əm; meaning "middle ham", i.e. "middle village") is a market town and civil parish in the district and county of North Yorkshire, England. It lies in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Da
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn · 2.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Middleham, the nearest railway station is Leyburn, which is 2.6 km away. Entry details are not provided, and wheelchair accessibility is limited. The postcode for navigation is DL8 4QU.
About
Middleham ( MID-əl-əm; meaning "middle ham", i.e. "middle village") is a market town and civil parish in the district and county of North Yorkshire, England. It lies in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales, on the south side of the valley, upstream from the confluence of the River Ure and River Cover. There has been a settlement there since Roman times. It was recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book as Medelai.
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Official information
Middleham Castle is a historic fortress located in North Yorkshire, known for its impressive Norman keep and rich history. Visitors can explore various architectural features, including a multi-storied toilet tower and a horse-powered mill, while enjoying scenic views over Wensleydale.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Ure Grasslands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Middleham ( MID-əl-əm; meaning "middle ham", i.e. "middle village") is a market town and civil parish in the district and county of North Yorkshire, England. It lies in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales, on the south side of the valley, upstream from the confluence of the River Ure and River Cover. There has been a settlement there since Roman times. It was recorded in the 1086 Domesday Book as Medelai.
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Background
History
]] Though there is no evidence of civil settlement in the Roman period, a rural villa was discovered in the 19th century some 300 m east of the castle, in farmland south of the road to Masham. A branch road from the major Roman thoroughfare of Dere Street passed by, across the valley, through the fort of Wensley to the Roman site of Virosidium at Bainbridge. Before the Norman Conquest, the lands around were controlled by Gilpatrick. In 1069, William the Conqueror granted them to his Breton cousin Alan Rufus, who built a wooden motte-and-bailey castle above the town. By the time of the 1086 Domesday Book, Alan had passed the castle to his brother Ribald. Its earthworks are still visible at…
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- Coordinates
- 54.2858, -1.8089
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Middleham
- Postcode
- DL8 4QU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn — 2.6 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Middleham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Middleham?
- Middleham is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4QU), in the parish of Middleham.
- What is Middleham?
- Middleham ( MID-əl-əm; meaning "middle ham", i.e. "middle village") is a market town and civil parish in the district and county of North Yorkshire, England. It lies in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Da
- How do I get to Middleham?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 4QU.
- Is Middleham a protected site?
- Yes — Middleham is part of the River Ure Grasslands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Middleham?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 2.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4QU.