Castles · South West England
Bury Castle, Selworthy
Bury Castle, Selworthy — a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Lewis Clarke — 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
Bury Castle, Selworthy is a other in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Bury Castle is a historic site located in Selworthy, South-West England. The remains of this medieval castle offer insights into the region's past, though specific details about its era and architectural significance are not provided. It is an area of interest for those exploring local heritage.
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Background
History
Bury Castle was built on a spur of land overlooking the surrounding terrain. The Bury Castle hillfort covers 0.2 ha in internal area. The main enclosure has a single rampart and ditch, with steep drops on the north, east and south sides. The bank is up to 1.6 m high with a ditch 2 m deep. There is an additional rampart 30 m to the west, with a deep ditch. The rampart is revetted with drystone walling.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2134, -3.5512
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Selworthy
- Postcode
- TA24 8TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
Sources
- wikipedia: Bury Castle, Selworthy (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bury Castle, Selworthy?
- Bury Castle, Selworthy is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA24 8TP), in the parish of Selworthy.
- Does Bury Castle, Selworthy charge admission?
- Bury Castle, Selworthy typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bury Castle, Selworthy?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA24 8TP. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.