Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Saxton
In or near Towton.
Saxton — a castle in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Church Fenton · 3.3 km
About
Saxton 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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Place summary
Saxton is a castle located in Yorkshire. The site features historical architecture typical of the region. Its significance lies in its representation of medieval fortifications. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which offers a glimpse into the area's past.
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- Coordinates
- 53.8244, -1.2769
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Saxton with Scarthingwell
- Postcode
- LS24 9PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Nearest railway station
- Church Fenton — 3.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287493 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Saxton?
- Saxton is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS24 9PY), in the parish of Saxton with Scarthingwell.
- What is Saxton?
- Saxton — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Saxton?
- The nearest railway station is Church Fenton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS24 9PY.
- Does Saxton charge admission?
- Saxton typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Saxton?
- The nearest railway station is Church Fenton, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS24 9PY.