Where is Cannock Castle Ring?

Cannock Castle Ring is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS15 4QZ), in the parish of Cannock Wood.

How do I get to Cannock Castle Ring?

The nearest railway station is Chasewater Heaths, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS15 4QZ.

Is Cannock Castle Ring a protected site?

Yes — Cannock Castle Ring is part of the Chasewater and The Southern Staffordshire Coalfield Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cannock Chase National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Cannock Castle Ring?

The nearest railway station is Chasewater Heaths, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS15 4QZ.

Literary houses · West Midlands

Cannock Castle Ring

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Cannock Castle Ring — a literary house museum in england east midlands.

Track and steps on Castle Ring near Cannock Wood, Staffordshire - geograph.org.uk - 7889133 — Roger D Kidd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–1.5 h
Nearest railway station: Chasewater Heaths · 4.2 km

Wheelchair accessible

Cannock Castle Ring is a literary house museum located in england east midlands. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. castle in the UK

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: Chasewater and The Southern Staffordshire Coalfield Heaths SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cannock Chase

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Cannock Castle Ring is a historical site located in the East Midlands. It is an ancient earthwork, believed to be the remnants of a former castle. The site is notable for its association with local literary history. Visitors can explore the earthworks and enjoy the surrounding landscape, which offers a glimpse into the region's past.

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Coordinates: 52.7138, -1.9370
County: Staffordshire
District: Cannock Chase
Parish: Cannock Wood
Postcode: WS15 4QZ
Parliamentary constituency: Cannock Chase
Nearest railway station: Chasewater Heaths — 4.2 km

Sources

wikidata: Q24661768 (CC0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cannock Castle Ring?: Cannock Castle Ring is in Staffordshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WS15 4QZ), in the parish of Cannock Wood.
What is Cannock Castle Ring?: Cannock Castle Ring — a literary house museum in england east midlands.
How do I get to Cannock Castle Ring?: The nearest railway station is Chasewater Heaths, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode WS15 4QZ.
Is Cannock Castle Ring a protected site?: Yes — Cannock Castle Ring is part of the Chasewater and The Southern Staffordshire Coalfield Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cannock Chase National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Cannock Castle Ring?: The nearest railway station is Chasewater Heaths, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WS15 4QZ.