Literary houses · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sheriff Hutton Castle
In or near Whenby.
Sheriff Hutton Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Sheriff Hutton 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. castle in North Yorkshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Howardian Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sheriff Hutton Castle is a medieval structure located in Yorkshire, established in 1382. Designed by architect John Lewyn, it served as a fortified residence. The castle features remnants of its original walls and towers, reflecting its historical significance. It is an example of 14th-century architecture and offers insight into the era's defensive designs.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0881, -1.0052
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Sheriff Hutton
- Postcode
- YO60 6TA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Established
- 1382
Sources
- wikidata: Q7494970 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sheriff Hutton Castle?
- Sheriff Hutton Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO60 6TA), in the parish of Sheriff Hutton.
- What is Sheriff Hutton Castle?
- Sheriff Hutton Castle — a literary house museum in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Sheriff Hutton Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode YO60 6TA.
- When was Sheriff Hutton Castle built?
- Built or established in 1382. Designed by John Lewyn.
- Is Sheriff Hutton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Sheriff Hutton Castle is part of the Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Sheriff Hutton Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO60 6TA. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.