Castles · West Midlands
Allesley Castle
In or near Coventry.
Allesley Castle — motte-and-bailey castle in Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK.
Wikimedia Commons contributors — see linked file page for photographer and licence licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Canley · 2.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Allesley Castle, the nearest railway station is Canley, located 2.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CV5 9NW. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Allesley Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "motte-and-bailey castle in Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4176°, -1.5617°.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Allesley Castle is a former motte and bailey castle in Allesley, Coventry. The mound has never been excavated. All that remains of the castle is a large mound - the motte - and a defensive ditch approximately 45 metres (148 ft) in diameter. The ditch contains several concrete blocks which are thought to be bases for bridges over the motte. The site is a scheduled historical monument.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Allesley Castle is a former motte and bailey castle in Allesley, Coventry. The mound has never been excavated. All that remains of the castle is a large mound - the motte - and a defensive ditch approximately 45 metres (148 ft) in diameter. The ditch contains several concrete blocks which are thought to be bases for bridges over the motte. The site is a scheduled historical monument.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
There is limited documentary evidence for the history of Allesley Castle. It may have been constructed in the 11th century or around 1140 during the Anarchy. An alternative view is that it was built in the 14th century by Lord Hastings, who also built a fortification at Fillongley, approximately seven miles away. It was later seized from the estate of Robert Fitch in 1588, and by around 1650, was likely in ruins. According to Historic England, the site has archaeological potential, with the possibility of revealing further information about the castle's construction and historical use.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.4176, -1.5617
- District
- Coventry
- Parish
- Coventry, unparished area
- Postcode
- CV5 9NW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Coventry North West
- Nearest railway station
- Canley — 2.2 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17640662 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Allesley Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Allesley Park, Bus Terminus - geograph.org.uk - 1706160.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Allesley Ringwork
Castles · 0.0 km
Castle (site of)
Castles · 0.0 km
Allesley Park
Parks · 0.2 km
65, Birmingham Road
Gardens · 0.6 km
The Rainbow Inn
Historic pubs · 0.6 km
All Saints Church, Allesley
Historic churches · 0.7 km
Godiva Cinema
Theatres · 1.6 km
Tile Hill
Villages · 1.7 km
Woodlands Academy, Coventry
Natural landmarks · 2.1 km
Hearsall Common
Parks · 2.2 km
Rialto Cinemas
Theatres · 2.4 km
Rialto Casino Cinema
Theatres · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 3Castles · West Midlands
Castle (site of)
Castle (site of) — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 4Gardens · West Midlands
65, Birmingham Road
65, Birmingham Road — a garden in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 4Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Rainbow Inn
The Rainbow Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
All Saints Church, Allesley
All Saints Church, Allesley — Grade I listed church in Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Allesley Castle
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · West Midlands
Ramada Hotel & Suites Coventry
Ramada Hotel & Suites Coventry — a hotel in england west midlands. 4-star. Brand: Ramada.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Leader Training Field
Leader Training Field — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Premier Inn
Premier Inn — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Hollyfast - American Motorised Centre and Caravan Park
Hollyfast - American Motorised Centre and Caravan Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
📷 6Hotels · West Midlands
Telegraph Hotel
Telegraph Hotel — a hotel in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Rough Close Scout Camp
Rough Close Scout Camp — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 4Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Rainbow Inn
The Rainbow Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5
📷 5Cafés · West Midlands
Warwick Row Espresso
Warwick Row Espresso — a café in england west midlands.
📷 5
📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Pilot Hotel
The Pilot Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Golden Cross Inn
The Golden Cross Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
More castles in this region
📷 3Castles · West Midlands
Chartley Castle
Chartley Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · West Midlands
Hoar Cross Hall
Hoar Cross Hall — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Castles · West Midlands
Chartley Castle, Chartley Old Hall and associated water control systems including garden remains
Chartley Castle, Chartley Old Hall and associated water control systems including garden remains — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Allesley Castle?
- Allesley Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV5 9NW), in the parish of Coventry, unparished area.
- What is Allesley Castle?
- Allesley Castle — motte-and-bailey castle in Coventry, West Midlands, England, UK.
- How do I get to Allesley Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Canley, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV5 9NW.
- Who owns Allesley Castle?
- Allesley Castle is owned by |open_to_public = Yes.
- Is Allesley Castle a listed building?
- Allesley Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Allesley Castle charge admission?
- Allesley Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Allesley Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Canley, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV5 9NW.