Castles · South West England
Daws Castle
In or near Dunster.
Daws Castle — a castle in england south west.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Watchet · 1.1 km
About
Daws 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Blue Anchor to Lilstock Coast SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Daws Castle is a castle located in South-West England. Its historical significance is underscored by its designation as a scheduled monument. The site offers insights into medieval fortifications and local history. Visitors can explore the remains and appreciate the landscape surrounding the castle.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1803, -3.3448
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Watchet
- Postcode
- TA23 0JP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Nearest railway station
- Watchet — 1.1 km
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285905 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Daws Castle?
- Daws Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA23 0JP), in the parish of Watchet.
- What is Daws Castle?
- Daws Castle — a castle in england south west.
- How do I get to Daws Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Watchet, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA23 0JP.
- Is Daws Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Daws Castle is part of the Blue Anchor to Lilstock Coast SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Daws Castle charge admission?
- Daws Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Daws Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Watchet, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA23 0JP.