Follies · South East England
The Ragged Castle
The Ragged Castle — Folly or eyecatcher.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Ragged Castle is a folly in South-East England — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency. Postcode area GL9.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ragged Castle is a folly located in Sopworth, South-East England, within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Its distinctive architectural style adds interest to the landscape, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5734, -2.2828
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Sopworth
- Postcode
- GL9 1DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
Sources
- osm: w556776092 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Ragged Castle?
- The Ragged Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GL9 1DN), in the parish of Sopworth.
- Is The Ragged Castle a protected site?
- Yes — The Ragged Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Ragged Castle free to visit?
- Yes, The Ragged Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Ragged Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL9 1DN. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.