Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Peel Hill Motte and Bailey Castle
In or near Moorends.
Peel Hill Motte and Bailey Castle — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Dave Bevis — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thorne North · 1.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Peel Hill Motte and Bailey Castle is a castle 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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Protected designations
- National Nature Reserve: HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Peel Hill Motte and Bailey Castle is a historic castle located in Yorkshire. This structure exemplifies the motte-and-bailey design typical of Norman castles, featuring an earthen mound (motte) and an enclosed courtyard (bailey). Its remains reflect the military architecture of the period.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6122, -0.9593
- District
- Doncaster
- Parish
- Thorne
- Postcode
- DN8 5BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
- Nearest railway station
- Thorne North — 1 km
Sources
- osm: way/1354029842 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Peel Hill Motte and Bailey Castle?
- Peel Hill Motte and Bailey Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN8 5BG), in the parish of Thorne.
- What is Peel Hill Motte and Bailey Castle?
- Peel Hill Motte and Bailey Castle — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Peel Hill Motte and Bailey Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Thorne North, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN8 5BG.
- Is Peel Hill Motte and Bailey Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Peel Hill Motte and Bailey Castle is part of the HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Does Peel Hill Motte and Bailey Castle charge admission?
- Peel Hill Motte and Bailey Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Peel Hill Motte and Bailey Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Thorne North, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN8 5BG.