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Whorlton-in-Cleveland

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.

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.

References

  1. ^ UK Census (2011). "Local Area Report – Whorlton Parish (1170216959)". Nomis. Office for National Statistics. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
  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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