Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sowerby, West Yorkshire
In or near Ripponden.
Sowerby, West Yorkshire — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sowerby Bridge · 1.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sowerby, West Yorkshire is a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full 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 is a village in West Yorkshire, notable for its historical castle. The region features remnants of its medieval past, reflecting the architectural style and significance of castles in Yorkshire.
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Background
History
Historically a part of the West Riding of Yorkshire, Sowerby appears in the Domesday Book of 1086, and was an important settlement long before Halifax began to dominate. The ancient district of Sowerbyshire, a stretch of forest centred on the town leading down the Ryburn and Calder valleys and almost up to Halifax, was a Royal chase. The name Sowerby is made up from the Norse Sor for sour and suffixed with by representing a parished area. The local pronunciation follows the original Norse. (saw+bi). A local legend described a castle in Sowerby, and its presence was confirmed by excavations on 'Castle Hill' at the high end of the old town in the early 1900s by the Halifax Antiquarian…
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- Coordinates
- 53.7072, -1.9356
- District
- Calderdale
- Parish
- Calderdale, unparished area
- Postcode
- HX6 1JZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Halifax
- Nearest railway station
- Sowerby Bridge — 1.9 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Sowerby, West Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
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Wood Lane Hall
Historic houses · 0.2 km
Church of St Peter
Historic churches · 0.2 km
Sowerby Castle
Castles · 0.4 km
Castle Hill motte castle
Literary houses · 0.4 km
Sowerby Castle Hill
Castles · 0.4 km
Rooley Farm
Caravan parks · 0.7 km
High Royd Bridge Rochdale Canal High Royd Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
High Royd Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
John Tillotson Plaque
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
Cooper House Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.1 km
Sowerby Long Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.2 km
Calder and Hebble Navigation
Canals · 1.3 km
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Wood Lane Hall
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Church of St Peter
Church of St Peter — church in Sowerby, West Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Sowerby Castle
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Sowerby Castle Hill
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Where to eat & stay near Sowerby, West Yorkshire
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Old Bridge Inn
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sowerby, West Yorkshire?
- Sowerby, West Yorkshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HX6 1JZ), in the parish of Calderdale, unparished area.
- What is Sowerby, West Yorkshire?
- Sowerby, West Yorkshire — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sowerby, West Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode HX6 1JZ.
- Is Sowerby, West Yorkshire a protected site?
- Yes — Sowerby, West Yorkshire is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Sowerby, West Yorkshire charge admission?
- Sowerby, West Yorkshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Sowerby, West Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Sowerby Bridge, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HX6 1JZ.