Castles · East of England
Yielden Castle
In or near Swineshead.
Yielden Castle — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Les Harvey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Yielden Castle is a castle in england-west-midlands, 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Yielden Castle is a historic castle located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its medieval architecture, reflecting the design and defensive features typical of its era. The site is a scheduled monument, highlighting its significance in the region's heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2912, -0.5150
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Melchbourne and Yielden
- Postcode
- MK44 1AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Official site
- castlejourneys.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Yielden Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yielden Castle?
- Yielden Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode MK44 1AS), in the parish of Melchbourne and Yielden.
- What is Yielden Castle?
- Yielden Castle — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Yielden Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode MK44 1AS.
- Is Yielden Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Yielden Castle is part of the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Yielden Castle charge admission?
- Yielden Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Yielden Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK44 1AS. It sits within the North Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency.