Castles · South West England
Drakestone Camp
In or near Kingswood.
Drakestone Camp — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley · 4.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Drakestone Camp, the nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, located 4.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GL11 6AS. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Drakestone Camp is a scheduled monument-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1004871). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details This record has been generated from an "old county number" (OCN) scheduling record. These are monuments that were not reviewed under the Monuments Protection Programme and are some of our oldest designation records. As such they do not yet have the full descriptions of their modernised counterparts available. Please contact us if you would like further information. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: GC 64 Legacy System: RSM - OCN
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Stinchcombe Hill SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Drakestone Camp is a scheduled monument located in the West Midlands. This archaeological site features the remains of a medieval castle, reflecting the region's historical significance. Its designation highlights its importance as a heritage asset.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6804, -2.3822
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Stinchcombe
- Postcode
- GL11 6AS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stroud
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley — 4.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17643618 (CC0)
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Piers Court
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Stinchcombe War Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Drakestone Camp?
- Drakestone Camp is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL11 6AS), in the parish of Stinchcombe.
- What is Drakestone Camp?
- Drakestone Camp — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Drakestone Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL11 6AS.
- Is Drakestone Camp a listed building?
- Drakestone Camp is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Drakestone Camp a protected site?
- Yes — Drakestone Camp is part of the Stinchcombe Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Drakestone Camp charge admission?
- Drakestone Camp typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Drakestone Camp?
- The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL11 6AS.