Maiden Castle (North Yorkshire)

Open accesson open access land, where the right to roam applies

Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Maiden Castle (North Yorkshire) is one of 31 castles the Albion Guide maps in North Yorkshire. It sits within the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The nearest other castle is Bolton Castle, 6.4 km to the south.

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