Castles · South West England
Cockroad Wood Castle
In or near Bourton.
Cockroad Wood Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Martin Hibbert — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bruton · 6.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cockroad Wood Castle is a castle located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cockroad Wood Castle is a castle located in South-East England. It is known for its historical significance and remains a notable example of medieval architecture in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0888, -2.3631
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Pen Selwood
- Postcode
- BA9 8LN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Glastonbury and Somerton
- Nearest railway station
- Bruton — 6.4 km
Sources
- osm: node/843796817 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cockroad Wood Castle?
- Cockroad Wood Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA9 8LN), in the parish of Pen Selwood.
- What is Cockroad Wood Castle?
- Cockroad Wood Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cockroad Wood Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bruton, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA9 8LN.
- Is Cockroad Wood Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Cockroad Wood Castle is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Cockroad Wood Castle charge admission?
- Cockroad Wood Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cockroad Wood Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bruton, about 6.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA9 8LN.