Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Skipsea Castle Hill
In or near Skipsea.
Skipsea Castle Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Skipsea Castle Hill 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Skipsea Bail Mere SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Skipsea Castle Hill is a historic site located in Yorkshire. It features the remains of a motte-and-bailey castle, which dates back to the 11th century. The site offers insights into medieval fortifications and the strategic importance of the area during that era. Visitors can explore the earthworks and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9787, -0.2295
- District
- East Riding of Yorkshire
- Parish
- Skipsea
- Postcode
- YO25 8TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridlington and The Wolds
- Official site
- thecastleguide.co.uk
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287694 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skipsea Castle Hill?
- Skipsea Castle Hill is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO25 8TH), in the parish of Skipsea.
- What is Skipsea Castle Hill?
- Skipsea Castle Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Skipsea Castle Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode YO25 8TH.
- Is Skipsea Castle Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Skipsea Castle Hill is part of the Skipsea Bail Mere SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Skipsea Castle Hill charge admission?
- Skipsea Castle Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Skipsea Castle Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO25 8TH. It sits within the Bridlington and The Wolds parliamentary constituency.