Castles · East Midlands
Ancaster
In or near Byards Leap.
Ancaster — a castle in england east midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ancaster · 0.9 km
About
Ancaster is a named castle in england east 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
Ancaster is a castle located in the East Midlands. It features remnants of a medieval structure, indicative of its historical significance. The site is characterised by its impressive stonework and surrounding landscape, providing insight into the region's architectural heritage. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the castle's enduring presence in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.9799, -0.5374
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- South Kesteven
- Parish
- Ancaster
- Postcode
- NG32 3PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Grantham and Bourne
- Nearest railway station
- Ancaster — 0.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287920 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Ancaster Roman town
Vineyards · 0.1 km
Ancaster Camp
Archaeological sites · 0.1 km
St Martin's Church, Ancaster
Historic churches · 0.1 km
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Ancaster Hall
Historic houses · 0.1 km
Ancaster village cross
Memorials & monuments · 0.4 km
Woodland Waters
Campsites · 0.9 km
Roman marching camp
Archaeological sites · 1.0 km
Ancaster, Lincolnshire
Historic churches · 1.1 km
English Electric Canberra B(I)8
Museums · 1.5 km
Copper Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.5 km
West Willoughby War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.6 km
Wilsford, Lincolnshire
Historic churches · 2.4 km
Nearby
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Ancaster Roman town
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📷 3Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Ancaster Camp
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📷 3Historic churches · East Midlands
St Martin's Church, Ancaster
St Martin's Church, Ancaster — church in Ancaster, Lincolnshire, England, UK.
📷 3Historic houses · East Midlands
Ancaster Hall
Ancaster Hall — house in Ancaster, South Kesteven, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East Midlands
Ancaster village cross
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📷 5Campsites · East Midlands
Woodland Waters
Woodland Waters — a campsite in england east midlands.
Where to eat & stay near Ancaster
Places to stay
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Woodland Waters
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Oakhill Leisure Ltd
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📷 5Caravan parks · East Midlands
Skybarn Farm CAMC CL
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Waggon And Horses
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Brownlow Arms Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ancaster?
- Ancaster is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG32 3PL), in the parish of Ancaster.
- What is Ancaster?
- Ancaster — a castle in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Ancaster?
- The nearest railway station is Ancaster, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG32 3PL.
- Does Ancaster charge admission?
- Ancaster typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ancaster?
- The nearest railway station is Ancaster, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG32 3PL.