Castles · East of England
Denham Castle
In or near Barrow.
Denham Castle — Castle in Gazeley, Forest Heath, Suffolk, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kennett · 6.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Denham Castle is located in Suffolk, with the nearest railway station being Kennett, approximately 6.5 km away. The postcode for navigation is IP29 5ED. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Denham Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "Castle in Gazeley, Forest Heath, Suffolk, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.2361°, 0.5570°.
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Heritage listing
Denham Castle, also known as Castle Holes, is a medieval motte and bailey castle near the village of Gazeley, Suffolk, England. The castle was also known as Desning Castle at the time of building and occupation.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Denham Castle, also known as Castle Holes, is a medieval motte and bailey castle near the village of Gazeley, Suffolk, England. The castle was also known as Desning Castle at the time of building and occupation.
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Background
History
Denham Castle was a 12th-century Norman castle, built in a motte and bailey design with the motte (man-made hill), now 10 feet high, located in the north-east corner. The motte and the bailey (courtyard) are contained within a wide ditch, 132 m by 122 m across. The entrance to the castle was on the south side.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2361, 0.5570
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Denham
- Postcode
- IP29 5ED
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Kennett — 6.5 km
- Official site
- heritage.suffolk.gov.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q5256970 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Denham Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Denham Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Denham Castle?
- Denham Castle is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP29 5ED), in the parish of Denham.
- What is Denham Castle?
- Denham Castle — Castle in Gazeley, Forest Heath, Suffolk, England, UK.
- How do I get to Denham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kennett, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP29 5ED.
- Does Denham Castle charge admission?
- Denham Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Denham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kennett, about 6.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP29 5ED.