Castles · South East England
Abinger Castle
In or near Effingham.
Abinger Castle — castle in Surrey, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gomshall · 3.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Abinger Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Surrey, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.2024°, -0.4069°.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Surrey Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Abinger Castle is an earthwork motte and bailey that was topped with a small wooden fortress. It is located in Abinger Common, between Guildford and Dorking in Surrey, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
Abinger Castle was founded by William Fitz-Ansculf c. 1100. It was initially composed of wood and was rebuilt in 1140. It had a longer life than most castles of its type, surviving until 1153.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.2024, -0.4069
- County
- Surrey
- District
- Mole Valley
- Parish
- Abinger
- Postcode
- RH5 6JD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dorking and Horley
- Nearest railway station
- Gomshall — 3.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q4667854 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Abinger Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Abinger Motte - geograph.org.uk - 817469.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Abinger Motte
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Abinger Castle?
- Abinger Castle is in Surrey, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH5 6JD), in the parish of Abinger.
- What is Abinger Castle?
- Abinger Castle — castle in Surrey, England, UK.
- How do I get to Abinger Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 3.1 km away. The nearest town is Effingham. Drivers can use postcode RH5 6JD.
- Is Abinger Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Abinger Castle is part of the Surrey Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Abinger Castle charge admission?
- Abinger Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Abinger Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Gomshall, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH5 6JD.