Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Thorne, South Yorkshire
In or near Moorends.
Thorne, South Yorkshire — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thorne South · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Thorne, South Yorkshire 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
- National Nature Reserve: HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Thorne is a town in South Yorkshire known for its historical castle. The castle, which has remnants from the medieval period, reflects the region's rich heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
Background
History
The land which is now Thorne was once inhabited by Neolithic, Bronze Age and Iron Age people. It became a permanent settlement around AD 700, and is mentioned in the Domesday Book. The main industries in the town have traditionally been coal mining and farming.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.6083, -0.9583
- District
- Doncaster
- Parish
- Thorne
- Postcode
- DN8 5NS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Doncaster East and the Isle of Axholme
- Nearest railway station
- Thorne South — 0.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Thorne, South Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thorne, South Yorkshire?
- Thorne, South Yorkshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DN8 5NS), in the parish of Thorne.
- What is Thorne, South Yorkshire?
- Thorne, South Yorkshire — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Thorne, South Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Thorne South, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DN8 5NS.
- Is Thorne, South Yorkshire a protected site?
- Yes — Thorne, South Yorkshire is part of the HUMBERHEAD PEATLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Does Thorne, South Yorkshire charge admission?
- Thorne, South Yorkshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Thorne, South Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Thorne South, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DN8 5NS.