Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Shaw Castle
In or near Ripponden.
Shaw Castle — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Kevin Waterhouse — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sowerby Bridge · 4.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shaw 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.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shaw Castle is a historic castle located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its architectural significance within the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6731, -1.8681
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Stainland and District
- Postcode
- HX4 9AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Calder Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Sowerby Bridge — 4.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/441514312 (ODbL)
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Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Stainland Cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.7 km
Stainland
Castles · 0.8 km
Stainland Stocks
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
The Rose
Restaurants · 1.1 km
Elland Scholes
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
The Brooksbank School
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
West Vale Viaduct
Historic bridges · 1.5 km
Greetland
Museums · 1.6 km
Sunny Bank
Historic houses · 1.6 km
Elland War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Springfield Springfield Cottage, Gosport Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.9 km
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Stainland Cross
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Stainland
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Stainland Stocks
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Elland Scholes
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Places to stay
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Ashdene Naturist Club
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rough Hey Wood Campsite
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📷 5Hotels · Yorkshire & the Humber
The White Swan Hotel
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
The Black Bull Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Spring Gardens Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
Rising Sun Public House
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Old Bridge Inn
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📷 7Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shaw Castle?
- Shaw Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX4 9AB), in the parish of Stainland and District.
- What is Shaw Castle?
- Shaw Castle — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shaw Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX4 9AB.
- Is Shaw Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Shaw Castle is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Shaw Castle charge admission?
- Shaw Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Shaw Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX4 9AB.