Castles · North Wales
Dodlestone Castle
In or near Dodleston.
Dodlestone Castle — a castle in wales north.
Jeff Buck — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hope (Flintshire) · 6.0 km
About
Dodlestone Castle is a named castle in wales north, 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: River Dee (England) SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dodlestone Castle is a historic castle located in Dodleston, North Wales. It is situated within a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Dee. The castle's significance is underscored by its designation, highlighting the area's ecological importance. The site offers a glimpse into the region's heritage and natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1412, -2.9561
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Dodleston
- Postcode
- CH4 9JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Hope (Flintshire) — 6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286906 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dodlestone Castle?
- Dodlestone Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH4 9JR), in the parish of Dodleston.
- What is Dodlestone Castle?
- Dodlestone Castle — a castle in wales north.
- How do I get to Dodlestone Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hope (Flintshire), about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH4 9JR.
- Is Dodlestone Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Dodlestone Castle is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Dodlestone Castle charge admission?
- Dodlestone Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dodlestone Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hope (Flintshire), about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH4 9JR.