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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· South East England

Coates Castle

In or near Watersfield.

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Coates Castle β€” Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Ancient Oak in car park at Lord's Piece Access land - geograph.org.uk - 1379515

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Stopham Road Β· 4.1 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Coates Castle, the nearest railway station is Stopham Road, located 4.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is RH20 1EU. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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About

Coates 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 1238470). 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 SU 91 NE FITTLEWORTH COATES 13/220 Coates Castle 22.2.55 II Mansion. Now flats. Early C19 castellated mansion built by John King. Two storeys. Five windows. Faced with Roman cement. The east front has a projecting centre portion with a castellated gable over it containing a cartouche and flanked by buttresses. Four-centred doorway. The flanking window bays are also edged with buttresses. Then to the north is a plain portion with a plain gable and an octangonal turret, of which the top storey has recently been removed. There is a similar turret of three storeys at the south end but recessed. There was originally a further north wing, but this had been demolished. To the north-east is a long projecting wing of one storey which backs onto the stable yard. Four windows. Castellated parapet. At the east end is a tower of three storeys and one window and beyond this a further portion of two storeys and two windows. Listing NGR: SU9927117633 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 300470 Legacy System: LBS

From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.

Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Coates Castle SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Coates Castle is a Grade II listed building located in South-East England. This castle features distinctive architectural elements that reflect its historical significance.

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Coordinates
50.9496, -0.5882
County
West Sussex
District
Chichester
Parish
Fittleworth
Postcode
RH20 1EU
Parliamentary constituency
Arundel and South Downs
Nearest railway station
Stopham Road β€” 4.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Historic churches Β· South East England

Church of St Agatha, Coates

Church of St Agatha, Coates β€” a Grade I-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Historic bridges Β· South East England

Shopham Bridge

Shopham Bridge β€” Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

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Historic bridges Β· South East England

Lower Fittleworth South Bridge

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Fittleworth Mill

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Lower Fittleworth North Bridge

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Where to eat & stay near Coates Castle

Places to stay

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The Angel Inn

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Campsites Β· South East England

Woodfire Camping

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Graffham Camping and Caravanning Club Site

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Campsites Β· South East England

Littleton Farm Campsite

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Hotels Β· South East England

Chequers

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Hostels Β· South East England

Gumber Bothy

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· South East England

The White Hart

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Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Foresters Public House

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Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Rising Sun Inn

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Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Hollist Arms Public House

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The Spur Public House

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Historic pubs Β· South East England

The Black Rabbit Public House

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Coates Castle?
Coates Castle is in West Sussex, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RH20 1EU), in the parish of Fittleworth.
What is Coates Castle?
Coates Castle β€” Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Coates Castle?
The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode RH20 1EU.
Is Coates Castle a listed building?
Coates Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
Is Coates Castle a protected site?
Yes β€” Coates Castle is part of the Coates Castle SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Does Coates Castle charge admission?
Coates Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Coates Castle?
The nearest railway station is Stopham Road, about 4.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RH20 1EU.