Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Tanfield
In or near Ripon.
Tanfield — a castle in england yorkshire.
Kevin Waterhouse — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Tanfield 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: Hack Fall Wood SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Nidderdale
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tanfield is a castle located in Yorkshire. It is a notable historical site, though specific details regarding its era or architectural features are not provided. Visitors can expect to explore the remnants of this fortification and its surroundings, which reflect the region's rich history. The site may also offer insights into the medieval period and the defensive structures of that time.
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- Coordinates
- 54.1918, -1.6367
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Grewelthorpe
- Postcode
- HG4 3BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Skipton and Ripon
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287475 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tanfield?
- Tanfield is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode HG4 3BP), in the parish of Grewelthorpe.
- What is Tanfield?
- Tanfield — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Tanfield?
- Drivers can use postcode HG4 3BP.
- Is Tanfield a protected site?
- Yes — Tanfield is part of the Hack Fall Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Nidderdale National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Tanfield charge admission?
- Tanfield typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Tanfield?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HG4 3BP. It sits within the Skipton and Ripon parliamentary constituency.