Castles · South East England
Basing Old Castle
In or near Old Basing.
Basing Old Castle — a castle in england south east.
Colin Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke · 3.3 km
About
Basing Old Castle is a named castle in england south east, 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Basing Old Castle is a historic castle located in South-East England. It is notable for its medieval architecture and the remnants of its original structure. The site offers an insight into the region's history and transformation over the centuries. Visitors can explore the remains and enjoy the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2769, -1.0438
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Basingstoke and Deane
- Parish
- Old Basing and Lychpit
- Postcode
- RG24 7DA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Basingstoke — 3.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287642 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Basing Old Castle?
- Basing Old Castle is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG24 7DA), in the parish of Old Basing and Lychpit.
- What is Basing Old Castle?
- Basing Old Castle — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Basing Old Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG24 7DA.
- Is Basing Old Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Basing Old Castle is part of the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Basing Old Castle charge admission?
- Basing Old Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Basing Old Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Basingstoke, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG24 7DA.