Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thorne Peel Hill
In or near Moorends.
Thorne Peel Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
Neil Theasby — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thorne South · 1.0 km
About
Thorne Peel 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
- National Nature Reserve: HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thorne Peel Hill is a castle located in Yorkshire. It is notable for its historical significance and remains a key feature of the local landscape. The site reflects the architectural styles and defensive structures typical of its era, offering insight into the region's past. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which provides a glimpse into the historical context of the castle.
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- Coordinates
- 53.6117, -0.9593
- District
- Doncaster
- Parish
- Thorne
- Postcode
- DN8 5BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
- Nearest railway station
- Thorne South — 1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287627 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorne Peel Hill?
- Thorne Peel Hill is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN8 5BB), in the parish of Thorne.
- What is Thorne Peel Hill?
- Thorne Peel Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Thorne Peel Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Thorne South, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN8 5BB.
- Is Thorne Peel Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Thorne Peel Hill is part of the HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Does Thorne Peel Hill charge admission?
- Thorne Peel Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Thorne Peel Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Thorne South, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN8 5BB.