Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out
Earthworks onlybanks, ditches and platforms — read the ground, not walls
A motte-and-bailey castle once stood here — today it survives as earthworks in North Yorkshire. The Albion Guide lists 21 motte-and-bailey castles in the county; this is one of them. The closest station is Darlington, 16.6 km to the north-east. The nearest other motte-and-bailey castle is Richmond Castle, 7.5 km to the south-east.
More at the National Heritage List entry
