Castles · South Wales
Castle Rock Battery
In or near Lavernock.
Castle Rock Battery — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Colin Park — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Penarth · 7.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Castle Rock Battery is a castle located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Castle Rock Battery is a coastal fortification located in South Wales. This structure is notable for its military significance and strategic position overlooking the sea.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.3798, -3.1216
- Nearest railway station
- Penarth — 7.2 km
Sources
- osm: way/217975356 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Rock Battery?
- Castle Rock Battery is in South Wales, United Kingdom.
- What is Castle Rock Battery?
- Castle Rock Battery — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Castle Rock Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 7.2 km away. Its coordinates are 51.3798°, -3.1216°.
- Is Castle Rock Battery a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Rock Battery is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Does Castle Rock Battery charge admission?
- Castle Rock Battery typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Castle Rock Battery?
- The nearest railway station is Penarth, about 7.2 km away.