Castles · London
South Mimms
South Mimms — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
South Mimms is a castle in england-london, 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
South Mimms is a castle located in London. It is noted for its historical significance within the region, although specific details about its architecture or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
The name Mimms or Mymms is thought to derive from the name of a tribe who once inhabited the area. South Mimms and neighbouring North Mymms are presumed to have anciently formed a single territory. Ownership of the territory appears to have fragmented by the time the area was divided into counties in the early 10th century, and the county boundaries were drawn to keep estates in one ownership in the same county. North Mymms was placed in Hertfordshire, whereas South Mimms was placed in Middlesex, of which it formed the northernmost parish. The Domesday Book of 1086 records that South Mimms was then owned as a detached part of the manor of Edmonton.Edmonton, London. The name was spelled in a…
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- Coordinates
- 51.6989, -0.2288
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- Hertsmere
- Parish
- South Mimms and Ridge
- Postcode
- EN6 3NT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hertsmere
Sources
- wikipedia: South Mimms (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Mimms?
- South Mimms is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode EN6 3NT), in the parish of South Mimms and Ridge.
- Does South Mimms charge admission?
- South Mimms typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to South Mimms?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EN6 3NT. It sits within the Hertsmere parliamentary constituency.