Castles · South East England
Hampstead Norreys Castle
Hampstead Norreys Castle — a other in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Basher Eyre — 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
Hampstead Norreys Castle is a other in england-south-east, 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
Hampstead Norreys Castle is located in South-East England. It is a historic site with remnants of a motte-and-bailey castle, indicative of medieval military architecture. The site is of archaeological interest, though specific details regarding its construction or historical significance are limited.
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Background
History
Hampstead Norreys Castle is a Norman motte and bailey castle overlooking the village of Hampstead Norreys, Berkshire, England. The motte is 25 m wide, and 4.2 m high, made of chalk. The contours of the top suggest that a timber tower or defensive structure was built on the motte. Local historian David Ford suspects that the castle may have been constructed after the Norman conquest of England by Theodoric the Goldsmith. Today the castle is surrounded by woodland and is a scheduled monument.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4805, -1.2411
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Hampstead Norreys
- Postcode
- RG18 0TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading West and Mid Berkshire
Sources
- wikipedia: Hampstead Norreys Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hampstead Norreys Castle?
- Hampstead Norreys Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG18 0TR), in the parish of Hampstead Norreys.
- Does Hampstead Norreys Castle charge admission?
- Hampstead Norreys Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hampstead Norreys Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RG18 0TR. It sits within the Reading West and Mid Berkshire parliamentary constituency.