Castles · North West England
Abbey Town
In or near Newton Arlosh.
Abbey Town — a castle in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Sillloth Miniature Railway · 7.1 km
About
Abbey Town is a named castle in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Solway Coast
- Ramsar wetland: Upper Solway Flats & Marshes
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Abbey Town is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features historical architecture typical of the region. The site is known for its unique design and significance in Scottish history. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape that complements the castle's imposing structure.
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- Coordinates
- 54.8469, -3.2828
- District
- Cumberland
- Parish
- Holme Abbey
- Postcode
- CA7 4SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Penrith and Solway
- Nearest railway station
- Sillloth Miniature Railway — 7.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287870 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abbey Town?
- Abbey Town is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode CA7 4SX), in the parish of Holme Abbey.
- What is Abbey Town?
- Abbey Town — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Abbey Town?
- The nearest railway station is Sillloth Miniature Railway, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode CA7 4SX.
- Is Abbey Town a protected site?
- Yes — Abbey Town is part of the Upper Solway Flats & Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Solway Coast National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Abbey Town charge admission?
- Abbey Town typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Abbey Town?
- The nearest railway station is Sillloth Miniature Railway, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CA7 4SX.