Castles · West Midlands
Nantwich Castle
Nantwich Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Nantwich · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Nantwich Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Coordinates: 53.0670°, -2.5230°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Nantwich Castle was a Norman castle in Nantwich, Cheshire, England, built before 1180 to guard a ford across the River Weaver. The castle is first documented in 1288. It was last recorded in 1462, and was in ruins by 1485. No trace now remains above ground; excavations in 1978 near the Crown Inn uncovered terracing and two ditches, one or both of which possibly formed the castle's bailey.
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Background
History
stands near the location of the castle]] The castle was in existence before 1180. There is little evidence either for who founded it or for its precise date of foundation. Some sources assume it was probably built by William Malbank, the first baron of Nantwich. Archaeological evidence suggests that the castle stood on slightly elevated ground between the River Weaver and the modern High Street and Mill Street, probably near the Crown Inn. This is one of the highest points in Nantwich, and would have commanded a strong position near the ford of the Weaver, which was south of the existing bridge. The only description, which dates from an 1818 history of the town by John Weld Platt, claims it…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0670, -2.5230
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Nantwich
- Postcode
- CW5 5AU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Crewe and Nantwich
- Nearest railway station
- Nantwich — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q6964386 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Nantwich Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Crown Hotel Nantwich.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nantwich Castle?
- Nantwich Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CW5 5AU), in the parish of Nantwich.
- Does Nantwich Castle charge admission?
- Nantwich Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Nantwich Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Nantwich, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CW5 5AU.