Castles · South West England
Crewkerne Castle
Crewkerne Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne · 3.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Crewkerne Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Coordinates: 50.8923°, -2.8247°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Crewkerne Castle (which is also known as Castle Hill or Croft Castle) was possibly a Norman motte and bailey castle on a mound that is situated north-west of the town of Crewkerne in Somerset, England.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8923, -2.8247
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- West Crewkerne
- Postcode
- TA18 7TU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Yeovil
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne — 3.9 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q5184849 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Crewkerne Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Castle Hill ramparts - geograph.org.uk - 623870.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crewkerne Castle?
- Crewkerne Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA18 7TU), in the parish of West Crewkerne.
- Is Crewkerne Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Crewkerne Castle is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Crewkerne Castle charge admission?
- Crewkerne Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Crewkerne Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 3.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA18 7TU.