Lythe Castle
Yorkshire
England
NZ
832-117
Lythe
Castle is an earthwork motte and bailey fortress, the predecessor of Mulgrave
Castle. The large flat motte stands against a deep gorge and the layout of
the bailey, with a small barbican to one side, can still be traced. The site has
a dense cover of trees, so it is best viewed in winter.
Lythe Castle is located on the edge of Mulgrave Woods, access is off Low Lane. A public footpath runs south-east from High Leas to the site. 6 miles west of Whitby on the A174 and Low Lane.
The site is visible from the public footpath. Car parking is by the side of the road.
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