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Ayton Castle: medieval manorial centre, fortified house including tower and fishponds

No. 539 of 2,773 in the North York Moors, No. 117 for history. History, 20.4 km from Robin Hood's Bay.

The remains of a medieval manorial centre and fortified house, including a tower and fishponds, protected as a scheduled monument.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-31).

Facts

Heritage
Scheduled monumentHistoric England, National Heritage List for England, checked 2026-10-31
Best months
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Getting there
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Why it ranks here

Score 0.65 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

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Food and drink nearby

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The Newcastle Packet19 km from Robin Hood's Bay, just outside the parkFood and pubs
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The New Tavern19 km from Robin Hood's Bay, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

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Rotunda MuseumGrade II* listed, 19 km from Robin Hood's Bay, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Scarborough Art GalleryGrade II* listed, 19 km from Robin Hood's Bay, just outside the parkArt and galleries
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Alpamare17 km from Robin Hood's Bay, just outside the parkRainy day

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