Castles · Yorkshire & the Humber
Whitwood Ferry Hill
In or near Ackton.
Whitwood Ferry Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
John Slater — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Normanton · 2.7 km
About
Whitwood Ferry 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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Place summary
Whitwood Ferry Hill is a castle located in Yorkshire. This site features remnants of historical significance, reflecting the region's medieval architecture. Visitors can explore the surroundings, which provide insight into the area's past and its strategic importance. The site is a notable example of Yorkshire's rich heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7190, -1.3975
- District
- Wakefield
- Parish
- Normanton and Altofts
- Postcode
- WF10 5QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley
- Nearest railway station
- Normanton — 2.7 km
- Official site
- www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287489 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitwood Ferry Hill?
- Whitwood Ferry Hill is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode WF10 5QJ), in the parish of Normanton and Altofts.
- What is Whitwood Ferry Hill?
- Whitwood Ferry Hill — a castle in england yorkshire.
- How do I get to Whitwood Ferry Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Normanton, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode WF10 5QJ.
- Does Whitwood Ferry Hill charge admission?
- Whitwood Ferry Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Whitwood Ferry Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Normanton, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WF10 5QJ.