Castles · South East England
Alderton Ringwork
In or near Stoke Bruerne.
Alderton Ringwork — a castle in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverton · 9.6 km
About
Alderton Ringwork is a named castle in england west midlands, 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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Place summary
Alderton Ringwork is a medieval castle located in the West Midlands. This motte-and-bailey structure features a circular earthwork enclosure, typical of early Norman fortifications. The site offers insights into the region's historical defensive architecture. It is of archaeological interest, though specific details regarding designation or preservation status are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1161, -0.9195
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Alderton
- Postcode
- NN12 7LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverton — 9.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286496 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alderton Ringwork?
- Alderton Ringwork is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN12 7LN), in the parish of Alderton.
- What is Alderton Ringwork?
- Alderton Ringwork — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Alderton Ringwork?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 9.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN12 7LN.
- Does Alderton Ringwork charge admission?
- Alderton Ringwork typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Alderton Ringwork?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NN12 7LN. It sits within the South Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.