Castles · South East England
Rowland's Castle
Rowlands Castle is a village and civil parish in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It is 2.9 miles (4.7 km) north of Havant, on the Hampshire/West Sussex border. The focal point of th
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rowlands Castle is a village and civil parish in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It is 2.9 miles (4.7 km) north of Havant, on the Hampshire/West Sussex border. The focal point of the village is the village green which is shaped somewhat like a lung. Surrounded by roads it is about 250 yards (230 m) long and about 40 yards (37 m) wide at its eastern end while tapering to almost a point at the western end near the railway arch. The village takes its name from a motte-and-bailey castle, the remains of which are situated to the south of Redhill Road and west of the railway line, east of the current centre of the village.
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Rowlands Castle is a village and civil parish in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It is 2.9 miles (4.7 km) north of Havant, on the Hampshire/West Sussex border. The focal point of the village is the village green which is shaped somewhat like a lung. Surrounded by roads it is about 250 yards (230 m) long and about 40 yards (37 m) wide at its eastern end while tapering to almost a point at the western end near the railway arch. The village takes its name from a motte-and-bailey castle, the remains of which are situated to the south of Redhill Road and west of the railway line, east of the current centre of the village.
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Background
History
Evidence the Romans made pottery, brick and tiles in the Rowland's Castle vicinity has been uncovered, and this would have been aided due to the availability of suitable clay. but was abandoned by the 15th century. The site was damaged by the railway and quarrying in the 19th century, and now only the earthworks and a few small areas of wall remain.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8912, -0.9601
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- East Hampshire
- Parish
- Rowlands Castle
- Postcode
- PO9 6AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Hampshire
- Official site
- www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info
Sources
- wikipedia: Rowland's Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rowland's Castle?
- Rowland's Castle is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO9 6AB), in the parish of Rowlands Castle.
- Does Rowland's Castle charge admission?
- Rowland's Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rowland's Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PO9 6AB. It sits within the East Hampshire parliamentary constituency.