Chapels · South West England
Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle
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Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle — Grade I listed chapel in Mendip, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Avoncliff · 2.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
About
Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a chapel in South-East England. Officially recognised as Grade I listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Frome and East Somerset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Avoncliff, about 2.5 km away. Postcode area BA2.
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Official information
Farleigh Hungerford Castle is a historic site that features the remains of a fortified mansion built in the 14th century. Visitors can explore the castle's impressive chapel, view family monuments, and learn about the history of the Hungerford family through audio tours and displays.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway is located at Farleigh Hungerford Castle in South-East England, within the parish of Norton St Philip. This Grade I listed building is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3173, -2.2866
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Norton St Philip
- Postcode
- BA2 7RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Avoncliff — 2.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm; last entry at 4.30pm
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17529906 (CC0)
- commons: Farleigh Hungerford Castle Outer Court.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle?
- Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 7RS), in the parish of Norton St Philip.
- What is Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle?
- Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle — Grade I listed chapel in Mendip, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Avoncliff, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 7RS.
- Is Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle a listed building?
- Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Chapel of St Leonard, perimeter wall and gateway, Farleigh Hungerford Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Avoncliff, about 2.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 7RS.