Castles · South West England
Castle an Dinas
In or near Nancledra.
Castle an Dinas — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Gary Rogers — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance · 4.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle an Dinas is a castle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle an Dinas is a historic castle located in South-West England. It is notable for its earthwork remains, which are believed to date back to the Iron Age. The site offers insights into early fortification techniques in Britain.
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- Coordinates
- 50.1616, -5.5229
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Madron
- Postcode
- TR20 8AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Nearest railway station
- Penzance — 4.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/233466302 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle an Dinas?
- Castle an Dinas is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR20 8AG), in the parish of Madron.
- What is Castle an Dinas?
- Castle an Dinas — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle an Dinas?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TR20 8AG.
- Is Castle an Dinas a protected site?
- Yes — Castle an Dinas is part of the Aire Point to Carrick Du SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Penwith Moors and Downs SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Castle an Dinas charge admission?
- Castle an Dinas typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle an Dinas?
- The nearest railway station is Penzance, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR20 8AG.