Castles · North West England
Altrincham Mound
In or near Rostherne.
Altrincham Mound — a castle in england west midlands.
Anthony O'Neil — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Altrincham · 1.9 km
About
Altrincham Mound 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
Altrincham Mound is a historic castle located in the West Midlands. This site features the remains of a motte-and-bailey structure, indicative of medieval military architecture. The mound is a scheduled monument, highlighting its archaeological significance. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which offers views of the remnants of this historical fortification.
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- Coordinates
- 53.3863, -2.3763
- District
- Trafford
- Parish
- Trafford, unparished area
- Postcode
- WA14 4TY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Altrincham and Sale West
- Nearest railway station
- Altrincham — 1.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287008 (CC BY 4.0)
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Dunham School Bridge
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Holy wells · 1.3 km
North Cestrian School
Natural landmarks · 1.4 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Altrincham Mound?
- Altrincham Mound is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA14 4TY), in the parish of Trafford, unparished area.
- What is Altrincham Mound?
- Altrincham Mound — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Altrincham Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Altrincham, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA14 4TY.
- Does Altrincham Mound charge admission?
- Altrincham Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Altrincham Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Altrincham, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA14 4TY.