Archaeological sites · South East England
Alfred's Castle
In or near Bishopstone.
Alfred's Castle — archaeological in england south east.
Des Blenkinsopp — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Richard Jefferies Halt · 9.8 km
About
Alfred's Castle is a archaeological located in england south east. A British archaeological site recorded in OpenStreetMap with at least one heritage quality signal (Wikidata link, Wikipedia article or designated operator).
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Alfred's Castle is an archaeological site located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance, believed to be linked to King Alfred the Great. The site features earthworks and remains that provide insight into the region's past. Visitors can explore the remnants of this ancient fortification and appreciate its archaeological context.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5384, -1.6015
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- Ashbury
- Postcode
- RG17 8RE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Witney
- Nearest railway station
- Richard Jefferies Halt — 9.8 km
Sources
- osm: w1187423930 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q4722169 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alfred's Castle?
- Alfred's Castle is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG17 8RE), in the parish of Ashbury.
- What is Alfred's Castle?
- Alfred's Castle — archaeological in england south east.
- How do I get to Alfred's Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Richard Jefferies Halt, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG17 8RE.
- Is Alfred's Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Alfred's Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Alfred's Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode RG17 8RE. It sits within the Witney parliamentary constituency.