Castles · London
Freckenham
Freckenham — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Freckenham is a castle in england-london, 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
Freckenham is a castle located in London. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural features, though specific details regarding its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
The parish of Freckenham has been inhabited since Neolithic times; a flint axe was unearthed in the village in 1884. With fens on three sides, early residents completed their defense by raising earthworks that are believed to have originally reached perhaps twenty feet in height. The remains can still be found in the field by the church, and Beacon Mound that was used to relay messages in medieval times was added as part of them in c.14th century. of which only the motte mound remains. When the Vikings were finally expelled in 1046 the parish passed to Harold Godwinson and in 1066 to Odo of Bayeux brother of William the Conqueror. When Odo fell from favour, the village once again became the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3167, 0.4330
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Chippenham
- Postcode
- CB7 5QJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Official site
- neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Freckenham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Freckenham?
- Freckenham is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB7 5QJ), in the parish of Chippenham.
- Does Freckenham charge admission?
- Freckenham typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Freckenham?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CB7 5QJ. It sits within the Ely and East Cambridgeshire parliamentary constituency.