Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Stockton on the Forest Castle Hill
In or near Claxton.
Stockton on the Forest Castle Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
JThomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Murton Park · 6.1 km
About
Stockton on the Forest 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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Place summary
Stockton on the Forest Castle Hill is a historic castle located in Yorkshire. It is an example of a medieval fortification, reflecting the architectural style of its era. The site is notable for its strategic position and remains, which provide insight into the region's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.0174, -0.9988
- District
- York
- Parish
- Strensall with Towthorpe
- Postcode
- YO32 9ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Outer
- Nearest railway station
- Murton Park — 6.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287967 (CC BY 4.0)
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Stockton-on-the-Forest War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stockton on the Forest Castle Hill?
- Stockton on the Forest Castle Hill is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO32 9ST), in the parish of Strensall with Towthorpe.
- What is Stockton on the Forest Castle Hill?
- Stockton on the Forest Castle Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Stockton on the Forest Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Murton Park, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO32 9ST.
- Does Stockton on the Forest Castle Hill charge admission?
- Stockton on the Forest Castle Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Stockton on the Forest Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Murton Park, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO32 9ST.