Castles · South West England
Sham Castle
Sham Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Hugh Craddock — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sham Castle is a castle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Sham Castle is a faux castle located in South-West England. Designed in the late 18th century, it serves as a picturesque folly rather than a functional fortress.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0426, -3.8954
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Filleigh
- Postcode
- EX32 0TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
Sources
- osm: way/556712447 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sham Castle?
- Sham Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX32 0TH), in the parish of Filleigh.
- Does Sham Castle charge admission?
- Sham Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Sham Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX32 0TH. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.