Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Sutton upon Derwent Giants Hill
In or near Dunnington.
Sutton upon Derwent Giants Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
John Slater — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Murton Park · 7.0 km
About
Sutton upon Derwent Giants 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: River Derwent SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: LOWER DERWENT VALLEY
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sutton upon Derwent Giants Hill is a castle located in Yorkshire. It is known for its distinctive earthworks and historical significance in the region. The site offers insight into medieval fortifications, though the structure itself may not be intact. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which provides a sense of the castle's original setting.
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- Coordinates
- 53.9289, -0.9196
- District
- York
- Parish
- Elvington
- Postcode
- YO41 4BA
- Parliamentary constituency
- York Outer
- Nearest railway station
- Murton Park — 7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287651 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sutton upon Derwent Giants Hill?
- Sutton upon Derwent Giants Hill is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO41 4BA), in the parish of Elvington.
- What is Sutton upon Derwent Giants Hill?
- Sutton upon Derwent Giants Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Sutton upon Derwent Giants Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Murton Park, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO41 4BA.
- Is Sutton upon Derwent Giants Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Sutton upon Derwent Giants Hill is part of the River Derwent SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the LOWER DERWENT VALLEY National Nature Reserve.
- Does Sutton upon Derwent Giants Hill charge admission?
- Sutton upon Derwent Giants Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Sutton upon Derwent Giants Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Murton Park, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO41 4BA.