Castles · South East England
Castle Combe Castle
Castle Combe Castle stood to the north of the village of Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England. The castle was a medieval motte and bailey castle standing on a limestone spur overlooking the Bybrook River.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle Combe Castle stood to the north of the village of Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England. The castle was a medieval motte and bailey castle standing on a limestone spur overlooking the Bybrook River. It was probably built by Reginald de Dunstanville, 1st Earl of Cornwall in the 12th century and was unusual in that it had a keep with at least four and possibly five baileys. Earthworks and some stonework remain. Since 1981 the site has been a scheduled ancient monument and is described in the National Heritage List for England as "Motte and bailey castle 600 meters north of Castle Combe".
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From the Wikipedia article
Castle Combe Castle stood to the north of the village of Castle Combe, Wiltshire, England. The castle was a medieval motte and bailey castle standing on a limestone spur overlooking the Bybrook River. It was probably built by Reginald de Dunstanville, 1st Earl of Cornwall in the 12th century and was unusual in that it had a keep with at least four and possibly five baileys. Earthworks and some stonework remain. Since 1981 the site has been a scheduled ancient monument and is described in the National Heritage List for England as "Motte and bailey castle 600 meters north of Castle Combe".
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- Coordinates
- 51.5000, -2.2336
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Castle Combe
- Postcode
- SN14 7JW
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
Sources
- wikipedia: Castle Combe Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Combe Castle?
- Castle Combe Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SN14 7JW), in the parish of Castle Combe.
- Does Castle Combe Castle charge admission?
- Castle Combe Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Combe Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SN14 7JW. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.