Castles · South West England
Castle Duke (historic hill fort)
In or near Ashcombe.
Castle Duke (historic hill fort) — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dawlish · 4.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle Duke (historic hill fort) 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: Little Haldon Heaths SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Duke is a historic hill fort located in South-West England. This site features the remnants of ancient fortifications and offers insight into the region's defensive architecture. Its significance lies in its historical context as a strategic military site.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.5828, -3.5249
- County
- Devon
- District
- Teignbridge
- Parish
- Ashcombe
- Postcode
- EX7 0PY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newton Abbot
- Nearest railway station
- Dawlish — 4.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/7447351085 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Duke (historic hill fort)?
- Castle Duke (historic hill fort) is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX7 0PY), in the parish of Ashcombe.
- What is Castle Duke (historic hill fort)?
- Castle Duke (historic hill fort) — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Duke (historic hill fort)?
- The nearest railway station is Dawlish, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX7 0PY.
- Is Castle Duke (historic hill fort) a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Duke (historic hill fort) is part of the Little Haldon Heaths SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Castle Duke (historic hill fort) charge admission?
- Castle Duke (historic hill fort) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Duke (historic hill fort)?
- The nearest railway station is Dawlish, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX7 0PY.