Castles · North Wales
Dodleston Castle
In or near Dodleston.
Dodleston Castle in Cheshire is a medieval motte-and-bailey castle that was developed from an earlier ringwork It is first recorded in 1277, but may have existed in the 12th century when the manor of
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hope (Flintshire) · 6.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Dodleston Castle, the nearest railway station is Hope (Flintshire), located 6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is CH4 9JR. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Dodleston Castle in Cheshire is a medieval motte-and-bailey castle that was developed from an earlier ringwork It is first recorded in 1277, but may have existed in the 12th century when the manor of Dodleston was held by the Boydel family. The site has been protected as a scheduled monument since 1952. The earthworks were surveyed in 1964, 1986, and 1995 – the third survey was the most detailed and was carried out by University College Chester.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Dodleston Castle in Cheshire is a medieval motte-and-bailey castle that was developed from an earlier ringwork It is first recorded in 1277, but may have existed in the 12th century when the manor of Dodleston was held by the Boydel family. The site has been protected as a scheduled monument since 1952. The earthworks were surveyed in 1964, 1986, and 1995 – the third survey was the most detailed and was carried out by University College Chester.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.1410, -2.9562
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Dodleston
- Postcode
- CH4 9JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Hope (Flintshire) — 6 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikipedia: Dodleston Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dodleston Castle?
- Dodleston Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH4 9JR), in the parish of Dodleston.
- What is Dodleston Castle?
- Dodleston Castle in Cheshire is a medieval motte-and-bailey castle that was developed from an earlier ringwork It is first recorded in 1277, but may have existed in the 12th century when the manor of
- How do I get to Dodleston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hope (Flintshire), about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH4 9JR.
- Is Dodleston Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Dodleston Castle is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Dodleston Castle charge admission?
- Dodleston Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dodleston Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hope (Flintshire), about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH4 9JR.