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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · East of England

Benefield Castle (site of)

In or near Deene.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Benefield Castle (site of) — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

OS Cut Mark - Lower Benefield, St Mary's Church - geograph.org.uk - 7892748

thejackrustles — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Corby · 9.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Benefield Castle (site of) is a castle located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Banhaw, Spring and Blackthorn's Woods SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Benefield Castle is a castle site located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance, although specific details about its era or architectural features are not provided. The site reflects the region's medieval heritage.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.4852, -0.5477
Parish
Benefield
Postcode
PE8 5AF
Parliamentary constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire
Nearest railway station
Corby9.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Benefield Castle (site of)?
Benefield Castle (site of) is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE8 5AF), in the parish of Benefield.
What is Benefield Castle (site of)?
Benefield Castle (site of) — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Benefield Castle (site of)?
The nearest railway station is Corby, about 9.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE8 5AF.
Is Benefield Castle (site of) a protected site?
Yes — Benefield Castle (site of) is part of the Banhaw, Spring and Blackthorn's Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Does Benefield Castle (site of) charge admission?
Benefield Castle (site of) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Benefield Castle (site of)?
Drivers can navigate to postcode PE8 5AF. It sits within the Corby and East Northamptonshire parliamentary constituency.