Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Mount Ferrant: a motte and bailey castle
In or near Westow.
Mount Ferrant: a motte and bailey castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Malton · 7.5 km
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Mount Ferrant: a motte and bailey castle is a literary house museum located in england yorkshire. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Birdsall, Ryedale, England, UK
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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
Mount Ferrant is a motte and bailey castle located in Yorkshire. This historical structure exemplifies medieval fortification design, characterised by its raised earthwork mound and surrounding enclosure. It is significant for its architectural features and historical context within the region. Visitors can explore the site and consider its role in local history.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0648, -0.7845
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Leavening
- Postcode
- YO17 9SR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Malton — 7.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17662578 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mount Ferrant: a motte and bailey castle?
- Mount Ferrant: a motte and bailey castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO17 9SR), in the parish of Leavening.
- What is Mount Ferrant: a motte and bailey castle?
- Mount Ferrant: a motte and bailey castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Mount Ferrant: a motte and bailey castle?
- The nearest railway station is Malton, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO17 9SR.
- Is Mount Ferrant: a motte and bailey castle a protected site?
- Yes — Mount Ferrant: a motte and bailey castle is part of the River Derwent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Mount Ferrant: a motte and bailey castle?
- The nearest railway station is Malton, about 7.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO17 9SR.