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 surrounding countryside is part of the North York Moors National Park.
The closest station is Yarm, 10.6 km to the north-west. Other castles nearby include Harlsey Castle, Castle Hill (County Durham) and Sigston Castle.
More at the National Heritage List entry
