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Carlton
Castle
SE 068-846 Yorkshire England
SE 068-846 Yorkshire England
CarltonCastle is an 11th century earthwork motte, founded by Ribald de Rufus. The circular
flat-topped motte, retains part of its wide surrounding ditch but the position
of the bailey has been lost. The once wet ditches of this timber fortress, would
have been fed by the small stream, which still flows passed the castle. 3 miles
north-east is Coverham Abbey Gatehouse.
Carlton Castle is located in the village centre, off Littleside. 22 miles north-west of Ripon, on the A6108-local roads.
The site is visible from a public footpath, which passes the castle from the road.
Car parking is by the side of the road.
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here for castle pictures 
and a castle map
of the area 
and a castle map
of the area