Hill forts · East of England
Burwell Castle
In or near Swaffham Prior.
Burwell Castle — 12th-century castle in England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newmarket · 6.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Burwell Castle, the nearest railway station is Newmarket, located 6.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CB25 0HF, and entry to the site is free.
About
Burwell Castle is a hill fort in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1144. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "12th-century castle in England". Coordinates: 52.2701°, 0.3246°.
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Official information
Burwell Castle is a historical site that offers visitors a glimpse into the past. The museum features various exhibits that showcase local history and heritage, providing an educational experience for all ages.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Devil's Dyke SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Burwell Castle was an unfinished medieval enclosure castle in Burwell, Cambridgeshire, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 52.2701, 0.3246
- County
- Cambridgeshire
- District
- East Cambridgeshire
- Parish
- Burwell
- Postcode
- CB25 0HF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Ely and East Cambridgeshire
- Established
- 1144
- Nearest railway station
- Newmarket — 6.6 km
- Official site
- burwellmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5001043 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Burwell Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Burwell Castle Site - geograph.org.uk - 642593.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Burwell Castle?
- Burwell Castle is in Cambridgeshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode CB25 0HF), in the parish of Burwell.
- What is Burwell Castle?
- Burwell Castle — 12th-century castle in England.
- How do I get to Burwell Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Newmarket, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CB25 0HF.
- When was Burwell Castle built?
- Built or established in 1144.
- Is Burwell Castle a listed building?
- Burwell Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Burwell Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Burwell Castle is part of the Devil's Dyke SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Burwell Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Burwell Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Burwell Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Newmarket, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CB25 0HF.