Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Topcliffe, North Yorkshire
In or near Skipton-on-Swale.
Topcliffe, North Yorkshire — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk · 5.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Topcliffe, North 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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Place summary
Topcliffe is a castle located in North Yorkshire. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features, although specific details about its era, ownership, or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
, Maidens Bower]] The name is derived from the Old English words topp and clif and combined give the meaning top of the cliff, from its position at the top of a steep bank overlooking the River Swale. The village is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Topeclive" in the Yarlestre wapentake. At the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066, the manor was the possession of Bernwulf. Afterwards it was granted to William of Percy. The manor became the chief seat of the Percy family until the middle of the 17th century, though there was some confusion of the line of inheritance in the 12th century. There was a short interruption to this line in the 15th century when the manor was granted to the…
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- Coordinates
- 54.1783, -1.3869
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Topcliffe
- Postcode
- YO7 3RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Thirsk and Malton
- Nearest railway station
- Thirsk — 5.7 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Topcliffe, North Yorkshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Topcliffe, North Yorkshire?
- Topcliffe, North Yorkshire is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode YO7 3RJ), in the parish of Topcliffe.
- What is Topcliffe, North Yorkshire?
- Topcliffe, North Yorkshire — a castle in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Topcliffe, North Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode YO7 3RJ.
- Does Topcliffe, North Yorkshire charge admission?
- Topcliffe, North Yorkshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Topcliffe, North Yorkshire?
- The nearest railway station is Thirsk, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode YO7 3RJ.