Castles · West Midlands
Uppingham
Uppingham — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Uppingham is a castle in england-west-midlands, 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
Uppingham is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features. The site reflects the region's medieval heritage.
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Background
History
A little over 1 mi to the north-west at Castle Hill are the earthwork remains of a medieval motte and bailey castle. Uppingham became a market town in 1281 when the lord of the manor was given the right to hold a weekly market. ]] The town has two active churches; The Church of St Peter and St Paul, a largely 14th-century Church of England parish church and the Methodist Church on Orange street, built as a Wesleyan Chapel in 1819 and expanded in the 1870s and 1880s. Uppingham Workhouse was first recorded in 1777 with space for 40 inmates. Until 1834 it was a parish workhouse, but in 1836 the Uppingham Poor Law Union began and a Union workhouse was built in Leicester Road to house 158, to a…
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- Coordinates
- 52.5900, -0.7222
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- Uppingham
- Postcode
- LE15 9QY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Official site
- www.uppinghamtowncouncil.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Uppingham (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Uppingham?
- Uppingham is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 9QY), in the parish of Uppingham.
- Does Uppingham charge admission?
- Uppingham typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Uppingham?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 9QY. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency.