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The Great Britain Guide

Castles · East of England

Castle Outer Works & Chapel Ruins

In or near Colchester.

♿ Wheelchair accessible

Castle Outer Works & Chapel Ruins — a castle in england-east, United Kingdom.

Ordnance Survey 1GL Bolt - geograph.org.uk - 6364880

Adrian Dust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Colchester Town · 0.5 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Wheelchair accessible

About

Castle Outer Works & Chapel Ruins is a castle located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

Photo gallery

360° viewimagery from 2016

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

Castle Outer Works & Chapel Ruins is a historic castle site located in the East of England. The site features the remnants of medieval fortifications and a chapel, reflecting its historical significance.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.8903, 0.9031
County
Essex
District
Colchester
Parish
Colchester, unparished area
Postcode
CO1 1TJ
Parliamentary constituency
Colchester
Nearest railway station
Colchester Town0.5 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Castle Outer Works & Chapel Ruins?
Castle Outer Works & Chapel Ruins is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CO1 1TJ), in the parish of Colchester, unparished area.
What is Castle Outer Works & Chapel Ruins?
Castle Outer Works & Chapel Ruins — a castle in england-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Castle Outer Works & Chapel Ruins?
The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode CO1 1TJ.
Does Castle Outer Works & Chapel Ruins charge admission?
Castle Outer Works & Chapel Ruins typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Castle Outer Works & Chapel Ruins?
The nearest railway station is Colchester Town, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CO1 1TJ.