Castles · London
Renhold Castle
Renhold Castle also known as Howbury, earthwork at Water End Farm, was a medieval castle located in the village of Renhold, in the hundred of Barford, in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Renhold
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Renhold Castle also known as Howbury, earthwork at Water End Farm, was a medieval castle located in the village of Renhold, in the hundred of Barford, in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Renhold Castle was a timber motte-and-bailey castle, encased by a moat. It was located 4 miles east of Bedford Castle and a mile south of Great Barford Castle. Only earthworks remain at the site, which is a Scheduled Monument protected by law.
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From the Wikipedia article
Renhold Castle also known as Howbury, earthwork at Water End Farm, was a medieval castle located in the village of Renhold, in the hundred of Barford, in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Renhold Castle was a timber motte-and-bailey castle, encased by a moat. It was located 4 miles east of Bedford Castle and a mile south of Great Barford Castle. Only earthworks remain at the site, which is a Scheduled Monument protected by law.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1488, -0.3837
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Renhold
- Postcode
- MK41 0JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
Sources
- wikipedia: Renhold Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Renhold Castle?
- Renhold Castle is in London, United Kingdom (postcode MK41 0JH), in the parish of Renhold.
- Does Renhold Castle charge admission?
- Renhold Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Renhold Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode MK41 0JH. It sits within the North Bedfordshire parliamentary constituency.