Castles · South West England
Cern Hill
In or near Newnham.
Cern Hill — a castle in england west midlands.
Ruth Sharville — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend · 4.9 km
About
Cern Hill is a named castle in england west midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cern Hill is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features. The site reflects the region's medieval heritage. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which adds to the site's historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7773, -2.4868
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Ruspidge and Soudley
- Postcode
- GL15 4AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Parkend — 4.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287629 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cern Hill?
- Cern Hill is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL15 4AL), in the parish of Ruspidge and Soudley.
- What is Cern Hill?
- Cern Hill — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Cern Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL15 4AL.
- Is Cern Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Cern Hill is part of the Severn Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- Does Cern Hill charge admission?
- Cern Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cern Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Parkend, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL15 4AL.