Castles · South West England
Cromwell's Castle
In or near Hugh Town.
Cromwell's Castle — castle in england south west.
Simon Leatherdale — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Cromwell's Castle is a castle located in england south west. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Castle Down (Tresco) SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Shipman Head & Shipman Down (Bryher) SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Isles Of Scilly
- Ramsar wetland: Isles of Scilly
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cromwell's Castle is a historic castle located in South-West England. It was constructed during the 17th century and is known for its military significance. The castle is a scheduled monument, reflecting its importance in British heritage. Visitors can explore the remains and learn about its role in the region's history.
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- Coordinates
- 49.9622, -6.3496
- District
- Isles of Scilly
- Parish
- Tresco
- Postcode
- TR24 0QL
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Ives
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w1361433626 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q5187650 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cromwell's Castle?
- Cromwell's Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR24 0QL), in the parish of Tresco.
- What is Cromwell's Castle?
- Cromwell's Castle — castle in england south west.
- How do I get to Cromwell's Castle?
- The nearest town is Hugh Town. Drivers can use postcode TR24 0QL.
- Who owns Cromwell's Castle?
- Cromwell's Castle is owned by English Heritage.
- Is Cromwell's Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Cromwell's Castle is part of the Castle Down (Tresco) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shipman Head & Shipman Down (Bryher) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Cromwell's Castle charge admission?
- Cromwell's Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cromwell's Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TR24 0QL. It sits within the St Ives parliamentary constituency.