Castles · East Midlands
Lowdham
Lowdham — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lowdham is a castle in england-east-midlands, 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
Lowdham is a castle located in the East Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance within the region. Further details regarding its architectural style or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
The name Lowdham seems to be derived from the Old English masculine personal nickname Hluda, combined with "hām," meaning village, community, manor, estate, or homestead, resulting in "Hluda's homestead or village." However, the name Lowdham also suggests a Danish origin, with earlier forms such as Ludham and Ludholme. Relics from the Middle Ages include an alabaster slab and a figure of a knight in armour, located in the chancel of St Mary's Church and inscribed in memory of Sir John de Loudham. The dog at the feet of the effigy indicates that Loudham was a warrior. According to one source, "Many of the Crusaders are represented with their feet on a dog, to show that they followed the…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0090, -1.0010
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Newark and Sherwood
- Parish
- Lowdham
- Postcode
- NG14 7AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Sherwood Forest
- Official site
- lowdham-pc.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Lowdham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lowdham?
- Lowdham is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG14 7AA), in the parish of Lowdham.
- Does Lowdham charge admission?
- Lowdham typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Lowdham?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NG14 7AA. It sits within the Sherwood Forest parliamentary constituency.