Castles · North Wales
Oldcastle, Cheshire
Oldcastle, Cheshire — a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Oldcastle, Cheshire is a castle in wales-north, 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
Oldcastle, located in Cheshire, is a historical castle in North Wales. It is noted for its medieval architecture and strategic significance in the region. The site reflects the military and residential functions typical of castles from its era.
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Background
History
The name "Oldcastle" comes from the presence of an old fortification on a promontory into the valley of the Wych Brook now known as Castle Hill. In July 1957, the felling of trees at Castle Hill revealed an impressive earthwork consisting of a small platform 128 ft by 25 ft defended on the North by two deep transverse ditches, and on the South by three similar ditches. At the NW end, the neck of the spur is cut by 2 ditches, the inner one being 60-70ft wide. There was a limited excavation in August 1957 when a section was cut in the bottom of one of the northern ditches, and trial trenches dug in the platform on the summit. No evidence of date or structural remains were found. Any defensive…
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- Coordinates
- 53.0020, -2.7900
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Malpas
- Postcode
- SY14 7NF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
Sources
- wikipedia: Oldcastle, Cheshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Oldcastle, Cheshire?
- Oldcastle, Cheshire is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY14 7NF), in the parish of Malpas.
- Does Oldcastle, Cheshire charge admission?
- Oldcastle, Cheshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Oldcastle, Cheshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY14 7NF. It sits within the Chester South and Eddisbury parliamentary constituency.