Castles and Fortifications of England and Wales

GILLING CASTLE


GILLING CASTLE
Gilling Castle, © Gordon Hatton and licensed for reuse under cc-by-sa/2.0

A fortified tower house built in the early 14th century, possibly on the site of an early Norman castle. This was then extended in the 16th and 18th centuries when the north and south wings were added. The building is now used by Ampleforth School.


 

Directions
A1363 north of York
Gilling East, York YO62 4HP

 



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