Castles · South Wales
Locking, Somerset
Locking, Somerset — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Locking, Somerset is a castle in wales-south, 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
Locking is a village in Somerset, South Wales, known for its historical castle. The structure reflects the region's medieval architecture and heritage.
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Background
History
The village of Locking is small but has a long history. There is evidence of Roman settlements nearby. The name "Locking" has a Saxon derivation probably meaning "Locc's people" and it was in the Saxon period that the church and village grew. The parish was part of the Winterstoke Hundred. John Plumley, who at the time was Lord of the Manor, had been a supporter of the Duke of Monmouth and participated in the Battle of Sedgmoor. Following the rout of Monmouth's forces, Plumley returned to Locking, and when the King's men came looking for him, he was given away by his dog whose barking alerted them to Plumley hiding in a nearby tree. The manor was subsequently acquired by Edward Colston of…
Description
Locking is also the birthplace of The Lockerz, a band formed by past and present Locking Park FC footballers. After appearing on Dutch TV and BBC's The One Show, The Lockerz released an unofficial England Euro 2016 anthem "Bring It Home".
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- Coordinates
- 51.3309, -2.9108
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Locking
- Postcode
- BS24 8BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Weston-super-Mare
- Official site
- www.n-somerset.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Locking, Somerset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Locking, Somerset?
- Locking, Somerset is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS24 8BT), in the parish of Locking.
- Does Locking, Somerset charge admission?
- Locking, Somerset typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Locking, Somerset?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS24 8BT. It sits within the Weston-super-Mare parliamentary constituency.