Castles · East Midlands
Cuckney Castle Hill
In or near Holbeck.
Cuckney Castle Hill — a castle in england east midlands.
Humphrey Bolton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Langwith-Whaley Thorns · 3.7 km
About
Cuckney Castle Hill is a named castle in england east midlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Cuckney Castle Hill is a historic site located in the East Midlands. It features the remains of a motte-and-bailey castle, indicative of Norman military architecture. The site offers a glimpse into medieval fortifications and the strategic importance of the area. Visitors can explore the earthworks and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2366, -1.1542
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Bassetlaw
- Parish
- Norton, Cuckney, Holbeck and Welbeck
- Postcode
- NG20 9NQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bassetlaw
- Nearest railway station
- Langwith-Whaley Thorns — 3.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287904 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cuckney Castle Hill?
- Cuckney Castle Hill is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG20 9NQ), in the parish of Norton, Cuckney, Holbeck and Welbeck.
- What is Cuckney Castle Hill?
- Cuckney Castle Hill — a castle in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Cuckney Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Langwith-Whaley Thorns, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG20 9NQ.
- Does Cuckney Castle Hill charge admission?
- Cuckney Castle Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cuckney Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Langwith-Whaley Thorns, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG20 9NQ.