Castles · East Midlands
Cuckney Castle
In or near Holbeck.
Cuckney Castle was in the village of Cuckney, Nottinghamshire between Worksop and Market Warsop (grid reference SK566714). It was a motte and bailey fortress founded by Thomas de Cuckney. It was razed
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Langwith-Whaley Thorns · 3.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Cuckney Castle is located in Nottinghamshire, postcode NG20 9NQ, and the nearest railway station is Langwith-Whaley Thorns, approximately 3.7 km away. Entry details are not provided, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Cuckney Castle was in the village of Cuckney, Nottinghamshire between Worksop and Market Warsop (grid reference SK566714). It was a motte and bailey fortress founded by Thomas de Cuckney. It was razed after The Anarchy in the reign of King Stephen. There are now the low remains of a motte, partly enclosed by a wide ditch and to the west the faint remnants of a bailey. These remains can be found at the edge of the churchyard of St Mary's Church, Norton Cuckney. Cuckney motte and bailey castle is listed as a Scheduled Monument by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. In the 1950s, a mass grave of approximately 200 human remains was found in a trench near the churchyard, leading to speculation regarding a battle near the site.
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From the Wikipedia article
Cuckney Castle was in the village of Cuckney, Nottinghamshire between Worksop and Market Warsop (grid reference SK566714). It was a motte and bailey fortress founded by Thomas de Cuckney. It was razed after The Anarchy in the reign of King Stephen. There are now the low remains of a motte, partly enclosed by a wide ditch and to the west the faint remnants of a bailey. These remains can be found at the edge of the churchyard of St Mary's Church, Norton Cuckney. Cuckney motte and bailey castle is listed as a Scheduled Monument by the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. In the 1950s, a mass grave of approximately 200 human remains was found in a trench near the churchyard, leading to speculation regarding a battle near the site.
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- Coordinates
- 53.2362, -1.1540
- 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
- wikipedia: Cuckney Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cuckney Castle?
- Cuckney Castle is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG20 9NQ), in the parish of Norton, Cuckney, Holbeck and Welbeck.
- What is Cuckney Castle?
- Cuckney Castle was in the village of Cuckney, Nottinghamshire between Worksop and Market Warsop (grid reference SK566714). It was a motte and bailey fortress founded by Thomas de Cuckney. It was razed
- How do I get to Cuckney Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Langwith-Whaley Thorns, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG20 9NQ.
- Who owns Cuckney Castle?
- Cuckney Castle is owned by | designation1 =Scheduled Monument.
- Does Cuckney Castle charge admission?
- Cuckney Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Cuckney Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Langwith-Whaley Thorns, about 3.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG20 9NQ.