Castles · South East England
Ashley Castle
The remains of Ashley Castle are in the small village of Ashley, Test Valley, in Hampshire (grid reference SU385308). The visible remains now consist of sections of the ditch and ramparts.
Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The remains of Ashley Castle are in the small village of Ashley, Test Valley, in Hampshire (grid reference SU385308). The visible remains now consist of sections of the ditch and ramparts.
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The remains of Ashley Castle are in the small village of Ashley, Test Valley, in Hampshire (grid reference SU385308). The visible remains now consist of sections of the ditch and ramparts.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
Architecture
The castle (also sometimes referred to as Gains Castle), was originally built in 1138, on the site of a former Iron Age fort. The site is likely to have been of strategic value, having a well, standing on high ground above the Somborne valley, and lying a short distance from the Roman road from Winchester to Sarum. Its builder was the powerful Henry de Blois, a grandson of William I of England, and the younger brother of King Stephen. Henry de Blois was the Bishop of Winchester from 1129 until his death 1171, a prolific builder (including of Wolvesey Castle, the bishop's palace in Winchester, and of a number of castles), and one of the most powerful figures of his day in the English kingdom.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0752, -1.4518
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- Ashley
- Postcode
- SO20 6RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
Sources
- wikipedia: Ashley Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ashley Castle?
- Ashley Castle is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO20 6RJ), in the parish of Ashley.
- Does Ashley Castle charge admission?
- Ashley Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ashley Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SO20 6RJ. It sits within the Romsey and Southampton North parliamentary constituency.