Castles · West Midlands
Baginton Castle
In or near Ryton-on-Dunsmore.
Baginton Castle — castle in Warwickshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Midgeway · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Baginton Castle, the nearest railway station is Midgeway, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CV8 3DF. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Baginton 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: "castle in Warwickshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.3697°, -1.5003°.
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Heritage listing
Baginton Castle, also known as Bagot's Castle, is a ruined castle in Baginton, Warwickshire, England. It was originally built in the 12th century by Geoffrey Savage and it was rebuilt as a stone keep during the late 14th century. The surviving ruin that can be seen is of a late 14th-century house, but it is not well known because of its location in an area of woodland. No earthworks or ruins survive of the 12th-century motte and bailey, although its location has been identified.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
Bagot's Castle is a 14th century ruin located in Baginton, Warwickshire. Visitors can explore the historic site, enjoy woodland walks, and learn about the castle's history and wildlife. The site also features a visitor centre and picnic area.
From the Wikipedia article
Baginton Castle, also known as Bagot's Castle, is a ruined castle in Baginton, Warwickshire, England. It was originally built in the 12th century by Geoffrey Savage and it was rebuilt as a stone keep during the late 14th century. The surviving ruin that can be seen is of a late 14th-century house, but it is not well known because of its location in an area of woodland. No earthworks or ruins survive of the 12th-century motte and bailey, although its location has been identified.
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Background
History
The original motte and bailey was built at Baginton on the site of a 7th-century house by Geoffrey Savage in the 12th century during the reign of Henry I. A dwelling house was also erected on the site. By the 14th century, this castle was in disrepair and it was demolished and rebuilt as a stone keep around 1397 by Sir William Bagot. The castle was in disrepair by the 16th century, with some of its stones removed for use in other local buildings. It was described by John Leland in 1540 as 'desolate'. Francis Goodere purchased the castle in 1544 and passed it down to his son Henry after his death. Henry Goodere had an extravagant lifestyle and to raise cash he sold the castle and its…
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- Coordinates
- 52.3697, -1.5003
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Warwick
- Parish
- Baginton
- Postcode
- CV8 3DF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
- Nearest railway station
- Midgeway — 0.6 km
- Opening
- Weekends and Bank Holidays from April till October, 10:30am–4pm; last entry 3:30pm.
- Official site
- www.bagotscastle.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17651131 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Baginton Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Baginton Castle (antient building).JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Baginton Castle?
- Baginton Castle is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV8 3DF), in the parish of Baginton.
- What is Baginton Castle?
- Baginton Castle — castle in Warwickshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Baginton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Midgeway, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV8 3DF.
- Who owns Baginton Castle?
- Baginton Castle is owned by | designation1 = Grade II.
- Is Baginton Castle a listed building?
- Baginton Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Baginton Castle charge admission?
- Baginton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Baginton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Midgeway, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV8 3DF.