Viewpoints Β· West Midlands
Brinklow Castle
In or near Binley Woods.
Brinklow Castle is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 minβ45 min
- Best time of year
- Clear days year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Copsewood Miniature Railway Β· 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Brinklow Castle is a named viewpoint in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 52.4126Β°, -1.3564Β°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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From the Wikipedia article
Brinklow Castle, known locally as the Tump, is a medieval castle in the village of Brinklow in the county of Warwickshire between Coventry and Rugby.
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Background
History
Brinklow seems to have first been used as a prehistoric barrow, hence the old English 'hlΔw' in the name Brinklow. It was later modified during the late 11th century by Aubrey de Coucy, the first Norman lord of Brinklow, but he left his Earldom in Northumbria and thus lost his lands in England before the writing of the Domesday Book of 1086. However his land and title had not been reassigned by the time of the Domesday survey, so there is a good record of his land holdings. The castle was abandoned during the 13th century for unknown reasons. Brinklow Castle is a motte-and-bailey castle of grand size: the motte is 12 m high and its original bailey was 121m wide by 152m long. Later it seemsβ¦
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- Coordinates
- 52.4126, -1.3564
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Rugby
- Parish
- Brinklow
- Postcode
- CV23 0LP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rugby
- Nearest railway station
- Copsewood Miniature Railway β 7.3 km
Sources
- osm: w1023933308 (ODbL)
- wikipedia: Brinklow Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Brinklow castle mound.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Brinklow Castle?
- Brinklow Castle is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode CV23 0LP), in the parish of Brinklow.
- What is Brinklow Castle?
- Brinklow Castle is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Brinklow Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Copsewood Miniature Railway, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode CV23 0LP.
- Is Brinklow Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Brinklow Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Brinklow Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Copsewood Miniature Railway, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CV23 0LP.