Towns & cities · Yorkshire & the Humber
Towton
Towton — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ulleskelf · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Towton is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 214 people. Address: LS24. Wikidata describes it as: "village in North Yorkshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.8499°, -1.2635°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Towton is a small village and civil parish in the county of North Yorkshire, England. It was historically part of the West Riding of Yorkshire until 1974. From 1974 to 2023 it was part of the Selby District, it is now administered by the unitary North Yorkshire Council.
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Background
History
In 2010 and 2011 a pair of gold torcs dating to the Iron Age were discovered by metal detectorists. The 'Towton torcs' were acquired by the Yorkshire Museum in 2013. The name Towton derives from the Old Norse personal name Tofi and the Old English tūn, meaning 'settlement'. The village is best known for the Battle of Towton, fought on Palm Sunday, 29 March 1461, during the Wars of the Roses. It was at this battle that Sir David Ap Mathew saved the life of Edward IV. Once King, Edward granted Sir David Ap Mathew permission to use 'Towton' on the Mathew family crest. The battle has been described as "probably the largest and bloodiest battle ever fought on English soil."
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- Coordinates
- 53.8499, -1.2635
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Towton
- Postcode
- LS24
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
- Population
- 214
- Nearest railway station
- Ulleskelf — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q1847094 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Towton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Towton.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Dacre's Cross
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Battle of Towton
Forts · 1.4 km
Grimston Tower
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Church of All Saints
Historic churches · 2.8 km
Saxton
Villages · 2.9 km
Kettleman Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.9 km
Saxton, North Yorkshire
Castles · 2.9 km
Saxton
Castles · 3.0 km
Saxton Castle
Literary houses · 3.0 km
Calcaria Roman Town
Archaeological sites · 3.3 km
Leper Pot
Memorials & monuments · 3.3 km
Ulleskelf
Villages · 3.4 km
Towton is a village in Yorkshire with a population of 214. Our guide lists nearby attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 214
- Constituency
- Wetherby and Easingwold
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Things to see in Towton
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Church of All Saints
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Church of All Saints
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Tadcaster Bridge
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Tadcaster Viaduct
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Samuel Smith's Old Brewery
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Roman Fort - Praesidium
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Adaman Graves
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Kyme Castle
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Henge
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Roman Vicus
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Calcaria Roman Town
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Kettleman Bridge
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Hazlewood Castle
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Bowcliffe Hall
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Dacre's Cross
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Church of St Andrew, Newton Kyme
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Nearby
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Dacre's Cross
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Grimston Tower
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Church of All Saints
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📷 5📷 3Historic bridges · Yorkshire & the Humber
Kettleman Bridge
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Where to eat & stay near Towton
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
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York South Caravan & Camping
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📷 5Campsites · Yorkshire & the Humber
Moss Hagg Farm Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
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📷 5Historic pubs · Yorkshire & the Humber
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Towton?
- Towton is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode LS24), in the parish of Towton.
- What is Towton?
- Towton — village in North Yorkshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Towton?
- The nearest railway station is Ulleskelf, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode LS24.
- Is Towton free to visit?
- Yes, Towton is free to enter.
- How do I get to Towton?
- The nearest railway station is Ulleskelf, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LS24.