Castles · South West England
Crane Castle
In or near Portreath.
Crane Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Camborne · 4.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Crane Castle is a castle located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Crane Castle is part of a cliff castle located on the edge of Carvannel Downs, overlooking Basset's Cove. It features a double rampart with ditches and is significant for its archaeological and environmental evidence related to its historical context.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Crane Castle is a historic castle located in South-West England. Its notable architectural features reflect the region's medieval heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.2486, -5.3189
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Illogan
- Postcode
- TR14 0TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Camborne and Redruth
- Nearest railway station
- Camborne — 4.5 km
- Official site
- historicengland.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/8935673861 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Crane Castle?
- Crane Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR14 0TW), in the parish of Illogan.
- What is Crane Castle?
- Crane Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Crane Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 4.5 km away. The nearest town is Portreath. Drivers can use postcode TR14 0TW.
- Is Crane Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Crane Castle is part of the Godrevy Head to St Agnes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the West Cornwall Bryophytes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Is Crane Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Crane Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Crane Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Camborne, about 4.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR14 0TW.