Castles · South West England
Dartmouth Artillery Castle
In or near Kingswear.
Dartmouth Artillery Castle — a castle in england south west.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kingswear · 0.9 km
About
Dartmouth Artillery Castle is a named castle in england south west, 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: South Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dartmouth Artillery Castle is a coastal fortification located in South-West England. Built to protect the entrance to the River Dart, it features impressive ramparts and a commanding position overlooking the water. The castle is an example of 19th-century military architecture and reflects the strategic importance of the area during that period. Visitors can explore the site and appreciate its historical significance and scenic views.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3423, -3.5659
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- Dartmouth
- Postcode
- TQ6 0JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Kingswear — 0.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285886 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dartmouth Artillery Castle?
- Dartmouth Artillery Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ6 0JN), in the parish of Dartmouth.
- What is Dartmouth Artillery Castle?
- Dartmouth Artillery Castle — a castle in england south west.
- How do I get to Dartmouth Artillery Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TQ6 0JN.
- Is Dartmouth Artillery Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Dartmouth Artillery Castle is part of the South Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Dartmouth Artillery Castle charge admission?
- Dartmouth Artillery Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dartmouth Artillery Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kingswear, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ6 0JN.