Castles · West Midlands
Winchcombe Castle
Winchcombe Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Winchcombe · 1.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Winchcombe Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Coordinates: 51.9517°, -1.9669°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Winchcombe Castle was a castle in the town of Winchcombe in Gloucestershire, England. The motte and bailey castle was built during the chaos of the Anarchy in the 12th century. The castle was built either in 1140 or 1144 in the north-east of Winchcombe, then a key region of the conflict, and rested on a high motte, or mound. The castle was built by Roger, Earl of Hereford, a supporter of the Empress Matilda, but was attacked in late 1144 by forces loyal to King Stephen in a direct assault. The castle was destroyed after the attack and was not rebuilt.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9517, -1.9669
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Tewkesbury
- Parish
- Winchcombe
- Postcode
- GL54 5LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tewkesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Winchcombe — 1.6 km
- Official site
- www.winchcomberailwaymuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q8023747 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Winchcombe Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Along the Warden's Way - geograph.org.uk - 1243808.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Winchcombe Castle?
- Winchcombe Castle is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 5LP), in the parish of Winchcombe.
- Is Winchcombe Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Winchcombe Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Winchcombe Castle charge admission?
- Winchcombe Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Winchcombe Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Winchcombe, about 1.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 5LP.