Whorlton | |
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Whorlton Castle gatehouse | |
Location within North Yorkshire | |
Population | 597 (2011 census) [1] |
OS grid reference | NZ484024 |
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Unitary authority | |
Ceremonial county | |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | NORTHALLERTON |
Postcode district | DL6 |
Police | North Yorkshire |
Fire | North Yorkshire |
Ambulance | Yorkshire |
Whorlton is a hamlet and civil parish in the Hambleton District of North Yorkshire, England. It is very near Swainby and the A19, and 6 miles south west of Stokesley. Features include the remains of Whorlton Castle and the Church of the Holy Rood. [2] [3]
Whorlton Castle was built by Robert de Meynell as a typical 12th century motte and bailey Norman castle. A gatehouse was added in the 14th century. The only remains visible today are the grade I listed gatehouse and traces of the grade II* listed undercrofts (or cellars) of the main building. Due to vandalism access to the site is restricted. [4] [5] [2]
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