Scheduled MonumentsEnglandUpsall Castle: a quadrangular castle

Upsall Castle: a quadrangular castle

England
List entry 1008734
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England
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Overview

History & significance

Upsall Castle is a quadrangular castle located in North Yorkshire, England, which dates from the medieval period. The castle is constructed as a fortified quadrangular structure, a design characteristic of later medieval military architecture in northern England. Today the monument survives as earthwork remains and fragmentary stonework, reflecting the substantial decay that has affected the site over centuries. The castle represents an important example of medieval fortification in Yorkshire and is protected as a scheduled ancient monument under the designated heritage reference NHLE 1008734.

Upsall Castle: a quadrangular castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1008734. View the official record →

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What is Upsall Castle: a quadrangular castle?

Upsall Castle is a quadrangular castle located in North Yorkshire, England, which dates from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1008734.

Who is responsible for protecting Upsall Castle: a quadrangular castle?

Upsall Castle: a quadrangular castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1008734.

What other scheduled monuments are near Upsall Castle: a quadrangular castle?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including A bowl barrow at Howe Hill 130m south-south-west of St Felix's Church (2.7 km), A moated site 100m east of St Mary Magdalene's Church (5.3 km), Thirsk Castle: a motte and bailey castle (5.6 km).

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