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near to Whorlton, North Yorkshire, England
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A172, Gold Hill
The small wood does not seem to have a name, but an appropriate one would be Gold Hill Plantation.
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Whorlton Old Church and Castle
Except for the chancel the 12th century church is now a ruin. The remains of the 14th century castle gatehouse is a scheduled ancient monument.
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Whorlton Castle
Remains of Whorlton Castle, just outside of Swainby, N Yorkshire
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On Castle Bank - view towards Swainby, N Yorks
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Footpath to Faceby
Going round the northern side of Whorl Hill.
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The inner gate and a fireplace, Whorlton Castle Gatehouse
The arched recess to the right of the gate was evidently a fireplace, as it has a flue straight up through the wall.
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Swainby, Church of the Holy Rood
The benchmark is cut into the west face of the tower.
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Ruined buildings at Whorlton Castle
Some smaller ruined buildings at Whorlton Castle.
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Farm Track between Faceby and Whorlton
Shows particularly impressive lone tree in hedge at side of track
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Atmospheric old churchyard
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Whorlton Castle gatehouse
The view of the 14thC gatehouse from within the castle bailey. To the left can be seen the outline of an old roofline as there was once a cottage built against the wall. The red stain is a mystery.
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Disused stables beside Whorlton Castle
It's assumed by its appearance that the building lying just east of Whorlton Castle was stabling. Clearly, as there are no doors in place that purpose can not currently, (April 2017), be served.
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