Castles · South Wales
Caerleon Castle
In or near Caerleon.
Caerleon Castle — scheduled monument in Wales.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newport · 4.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Caerleon Castle is a castle in South Wales. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Newport East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newport, about 4.1 km away. Postcode area NP18.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Caerleon Castle is a historic castle located in Caerleon, South Wales, postcode NP18. It is designated as a scheduled monument and is situated within the Severn Estuary Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The site reflects the area's rich history and archaeological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6098, -2.9508
- District
- Newport
- Parish
- Caerleon
- Postcode
- NP18 1AJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newport East
- Nearest railway station
- Newport — 4.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q15790795 (CC0)
- commons: Caerleon ruine chateau.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Caerleon Castle?
- Caerleon Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP18 1AJ), in the parish of Caerleon.
- What is Caerleon Castle?
- Caerleon Castle — scheduled monument in Wales.
- How do I get to Caerleon Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP18 1AJ.
- Is Caerleon Castle a listed building?
- Caerleon Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Caerleon Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Caerleon Castle is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Caerleon Castle charge admission?
- Caerleon Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Caerleon Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Newport, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP18 1AJ.