Castles · South East England
Clayton Castle
In or near Hassocks.
Clayton Castle — Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Peter Jeffery — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hassocks · 1.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Clayton Castle, the nearest railway station is Hassocks, located 1.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is BN6 9PN. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Clayton Castle is a Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1025723). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details CLAYTON SPRING LANE 1. 5405 Clayton Castle TQ 31 SW 23/44 28.10.57 II 2. Never a castle. C17 or earlier timber-framed building with plaster infilling, ground floor rebuilt in painted brick, first floor of south front tile-bung. Half-hipped tiled roof. Casement windows. Two storeys. Four windows. Listing NGR: TQ3042113862 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 302432 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: High Weald
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Clayton Castle is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural features typical of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9095, -0.1463
- County
- West Sussex
- District
- Mid Sussex
- Parish
- Hassocks
- Postcode
- BN6 9PN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Sussex
- Nearest railway station
- Hassocks — 1.7 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q26276636 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Clayton Castle?
- Clayton Castle is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BN6 9PN), in the parish of Hassocks.
- What is Clayton Castle?
- Clayton Castle — Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Clayton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hassocks, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode BN6 9PN.
- Is Clayton Castle a listed building?
- Clayton Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Clayton Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Clayton Castle is part of the High Weald National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Clayton Castle charge admission?
- Clayton Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Clayton Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hassocks, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BN6 9PN.