Whorlton, North Yorkshire

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Whorlton
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Whorlton
Location within North Yorkshire
Population597 (2011 census) [1]
OS grid reference NZ484024
Civil parish
  • Whorlton
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Ceremonial county
Region
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Sovereign state United Kingdom
Post town NORTHALLERTON
Postcode district DL6
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54°24′55″N1°15′19″W / 54.415150°N 1.255170°W / 54.415150; -1.255170

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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References

  1. UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Whorlton Parish (1170216959)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics . Retrieved 23 July 2018.
  2. 1 2 Wilson, Martin P. (27 June 2011). "Whorlton, Old Church, Castle and Abandoned Village". The Winding Way. Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  3. Archbishops' Council (2010). "Holy Cross Old Church, Whorlton, Swainby". Diocese of York. Retrieved 15 August 2011.
  4. Historic England. "WHORLTON CASTLE GATEHOUSE (1151332)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 11 December 2013.
  5. Historic England. "RUINS OF WHORLTON CASTLE UNDERCROFTS (1189310)". National Heritage List for England . Retrieved 11 December 2013.

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