Castles · South West England
Beacon Castle (Settlement)
In or near Kentisbury.
Beacon Castle (Settlement) — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Roger Cornfoot — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Killington Lane · 0.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Beacon Castle (Settlement) is a castle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Exmoor Coast and Woods SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Beacon Castle is a historic castle settlement located in South-West England. Its significance lies in its ancient structure, which reflects the architectural and strategic developments of its time. The site offers insight into the region's past and its role in historical conflicts.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1977, -3.9127
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Martinhoe
- Postcode
- EX31 4QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Killington Lane — 0.6 km
Sources
- osm: way/179050974 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Beacon Castle (Settlement)?
- Beacon Castle (Settlement) is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 4QW), in the parish of Martinhoe.
- What is Beacon Castle (Settlement)?
- Beacon Castle (Settlement) — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Beacon Castle (Settlement)?
- The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 4QW.
- Is Beacon Castle (Settlement) a protected site?
- Yes — Beacon Castle (Settlement) is part of the West Exmoor Coast and Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Beacon Castle (Settlement) charge admission?
- Beacon Castle (Settlement) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Beacon Castle (Settlement)?
- The nearest railway station is Killington Lane, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 4QW.