Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sowerby Castle
In or near Ripponden.
Sowerby Castle — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Alan Longbottom — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sowerby Bridge · 2.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sowerby 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sowerby Castle is a historic castle located in Yorkshire. Its architecture reflects the medieval period, characterised by defensive structures typical of the era. The site is an example of the region's rich history, though specific details about its construction and ownership are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7063, -1.9407
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HX6 1JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Halifax
- Nearest railway station
- Sowerby Bridge — 2.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/4727180 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sowerby Castle?
- Sowerby Castle is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX6 1JD), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- What is Sowerby Castle?
- Sowerby Castle — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sowerby Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX6 1JD.
- Is Sowerby Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Sowerby Castle is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Sowerby Castle charge admission?
- Sowerby Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Sowerby Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX6 1JD.