Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
St Martin's Ampleforth
In or near Oswaldkirk.
St Martin's Ampleforth — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Phil Catterall — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
St Martin's Ampleforth 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Howardian Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Martin's Ampleforth is a castle located in Yorkshire. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features typical of its era. The site reflects the region's rich heritage.
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Background
Architecture
Gilling Castle dates back to the Medieval era and was originally home to the Etton family. It was Thomas de Etton who built, in the second half of the 14th century, the fortified manor house, a large tower almost square, whose basement still forms the core of the present building. It was later owned by Thomas Fairfax and changed hands a number of times before the Benedictine monks at Ampleforth Abbey bought the property in 1929. The buildings were refurbished over the years to accommodate growing pupil numbers. A playground for the nursery and pre-prep department was added in 2004. In January 2018 a proposal was made to close the site, with the remaining pupils moved to a new junior house…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 54.1833, -1.0649
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Gilling East
- Postcode
- YO62 4HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Established
- 1930
Sources
- wikipedia: St Martin's Ampleforth (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Gilling Castle
Castles · 0.0 km
Gilling East
Villages · 0.4 km
Gilling East War Memorial Gate
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Holy Cross Church, Gilling
Historic churches · 0.5 km
Gilling Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Antony Gormley sculpture of a figure
Public art & sculpture · 1.3 km
Grimston Manor
Manor houses · 1.8 km
Gilling Abbey
Abbeys & priories · 1.9 km
Gilling Abbey
Cathedrals · 1.9 km
Oswaldkirk
Towns & cities · 2.1 km
Oswaldkirk Hall
Historic houses · 2.3 km
Church of Saint Oswald, King and Martyr, Oswaldkirk
Historic churches · 2.3 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Martin's Ampleforth?
- St Martin's Ampleforth is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO62 4HP), in the parish of Gilling East.
- What is St Martin's Ampleforth?
- St Martin's Ampleforth — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to St Martin's Ampleforth?
- Drivers can use postcode YO62 4HP.
- When was St Martin's Ampleforth built?
- Built or established in 1930.
- Is St Martin's Ampleforth a protected site?
- Yes — St Martin's Ampleforth is part of the Howardian Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does St Martin's Ampleforth charge admission?
- St Martin's Ampleforth typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to St Martin's Ampleforth?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode YO62 4HP. It sits within the Thirsk and Malton parliamentary constituency.