Castles · North Wales
Dodleston Castle
Dodleston Castle in Cheshire is a medieval motte-and-bailey castle that was developed from an earlier ringwork It is first recorded in 1277, but may have existed in the 12th century when the manor of
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dodleston Castle in Cheshire is a medieval motte-and-bailey castle that was developed from an earlier ringwork It is first recorded in 1277, but may have existed in the 12th century when the manor of Dodleston was held by the Boydel family. The site has been protected as a scheduled monument since 1952. The earthworks were surveyed in 1964, 1986, and 1995 – the third survey was the most detailed and was carried out by University College Chester.
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From the Wikipedia article
Dodleston Castle in Cheshire is a medieval motte-and-bailey castle that was developed from an earlier ringwork It is first recorded in 1277, but may have existed in the 12th century when the manor of Dodleston was held by the Boydel family. The site has been protected as a scheduled monument since 1952. The earthworks were surveyed in 1964, 1986, and 1995 – the third survey was the most detailed and was carried out by University College Chester.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1410, -2.9562
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Dodleston
- Postcode
- CH4 9JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
Sources
- wikipedia: Dodleston Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dodleston Castle?
- Dodleston Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH4 9JR), in the parish of Dodleston.
- Does Dodleston Castle charge admission?
- Dodleston Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dodleston Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CH4 9JR. It sits within the Chester South and Eddisbury parliamentary constituency.