Castles · South West England
Bishopstrow
In or near Upton Scudamore.
Bishopstrow — a castle in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster · 2.7 km
About
Bishopstrow 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bishopstrow is a castle located in South-East England. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural features. The site reflects the region's medieval heritage, offering visitors insight into the past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1960, -2.1431
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Bishopstrow
- Postcode
- BA12 7BG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster — 2.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287606 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm
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The Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa
Hotels · 0.4 km
Bridge Over River In Grounds Of Bishopstrow House, South Of A36
Historic bridges · 0.5 km
Bridge Over River Wylye To South Of Boreham Mill
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Bridge Over River Wylye To North Of Boreham Mill
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Scratchbury Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.0 km
Middle Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Scratchbury Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km
Scratchbury Camp
Hill forts · 1.1 km
Middlehill settlement and associated cultivation earthworks.
Archaeological sites · 1.1 km
Norton Bavant
Villages · 1.3 km
Coopers Bottom
Campsites · 1.4 km
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Motte and double ringwork east of Bishopstrow Farm
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The Bishopstrow Hotel & Spa
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Bridge Over River In Grounds Of Bishopstrow House, South Of A36
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Bridge Over River Wylye To South Of Boreham Mill
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Bridge Over River Wylye To North Of Boreham Mill
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Scratchbury Hill
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bishopstrow?
- Bishopstrow is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 7BG), in the parish of Bishopstrow.
- What is Bishopstrow?
- Bishopstrow — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Bishopstrow?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA12 7BG.
- Is Bishopstrow a protected site?
- Yes — Bishopstrow is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Bishopstrow charge admission?
- Bishopstrow typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bishopstrow?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 7BG.