Archaeological sites · Yorkshire & the Humber
William's Hill (ringwork and bailey)
In or near Colsterdale.
William's Hill (ringwork and bailey) — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
Mel Towler — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn · 3.1 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
William's Hill (ringwork and bailey) is a archaeological located in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Middleham Castle is a historic fortress located in North Yorkshire, known for its impressive Norman keep and rich history associated with Richard III. Visitors can explore various architectural features, including a multi-storied toilet tower and a horse-powered mill, as well as enjoy panoramic views from the keep's viewing platform.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Ure Grasslands SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
William's Hill is an archaeological site located in Yorkshire. It features a ringwork and bailey, indicative of medieval fortification structures. The site provides insight into the defensive strategies employed during the period.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.2810, -1.8098
- District
- North Yorkshire
- Parish
- Middleham
- Postcode
- DL8 4QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Richmond and Northallerton
- Nearest railway station
- Leyburn — 3.1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/271754507 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is William's Hill (ringwork and bailey)?
- William's Hill (ringwork and bailey) is in Yorkshire, United Kingdom (postcode DL8 4QH), in the parish of Middleham.
- What is William's Hill (ringwork and bailey)?
- William's Hill (ringwork and bailey) — a archaeological in england-yorkshire, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to William's Hill (ringwork and bailey)?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL8 4QH.
- Is William's Hill (ringwork and bailey) a protected site?
- Yes — William's Hill (ringwork and bailey) is part of the River Ure Grasslands SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is William's Hill (ringwork and bailey) free to visit?
- Yes, William's Hill (ringwork and bailey) is free to enter.
- How do I get to William's Hill (ringwork and bailey)?
- The nearest railway station is Leyburn, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL8 4QH.