Castles · North West England
Dowry Castle
In or near Marsden.
Dowry Castle — a castle in North West England, United Kingdom.
Kevin Waterhouse — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Marsden · 6.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dowry Castle is a castle located in North West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: South Pennine Moors SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dowry Castle is a castle located in North-West England. Its distinctive features and historical significance contribute to its status as a notable structure in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.6004, -2.0226
- District
- Oldham
- Parish
- Saddleworth
- Postcode
- OL3 5UN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oldham East and Saddleworth
- Nearest railway station
- Marsden — 6.1 km
Sources
- osm: way/555828074 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dowry Castle?
- Dowry Castle is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode OL3 5UN), in the parish of Saddleworth.
- What is Dowry Castle?
- Dowry Castle — a castle in North West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dowry Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Marsden, about 6.1 km away. The nearest town is Marsden. Drivers can use postcode OL3 5UN.
- Is Dowry Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Dowry Castle is part of the South Pennine Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Dowry Castle charge admission?
- Dowry Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dowry Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Marsden, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OL3 5UN.