Castles · North West England
Dunham Castle
In or near Rostherne.
Dunham Castle — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hale · 3.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Dunham Castle is a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Dunham Park SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Dunham Castle is a historical castle located in the West Midlands. It is known for its impressive architecture and significance in the region. The castle's design reflects its historical importance, although specific details about its era or architectural features are not provided.
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Background
History
The castle is first referred to in 1173, in a document stating Hamo de Masci held the castles of Dunham and Ullerwood. Documentary evidence suggests that the castle at Dunham was still standing in 1323. It fell into disuse between 1323 and 1362. It probably stood on a mound, or motte, near the site of Dunham Massey Hall today. The motte is 24 m in diameter and survives to a height of 2 m. The site was surrounded by a moat, which was later turned into an ornamental lake. Dunham Castle was once a scheduled monument, but was delisted as it may be a "natural hummock of glacial sand".
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- Coordinates
- 53.3827, -2.3996
- District
- Trafford
- Parish
- Dunham Massey
- Postcode
- WA14 4SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Altrincham and Sale West
- Established
- 1173
- Nearest railway station
- Hale — 3.5 km
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Dunham Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Dunham Massey Hall
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dunham Castle?
- Dunham Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WA14 4SJ), in the parish of Dunham Massey.
- What is Dunham Castle?
- Dunham Castle — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Dunham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hale, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA14 4SJ.
- When was Dunham Castle built?
- Built or established in 1173.
- Is Dunham Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Dunham Castle is part of the Dunham Park SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Dunham Castle charge admission?
- Dunham Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Dunham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hale, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA14 4SJ.