Castles · North West England
Eccleston Mound
In or near Eccleston.
Eccleston Mound — a castle in wales north.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway · 3.6 km
About
Eccleston Mound 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
Eccleston Mound is a site of historical significance located in North Wales, within the parish of Eaton and Eccleston. The mound is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Dee. This designation highlights its ecological value alongside its historical context. Visitors can expect a location that combines natural beauty with historical intrigue.
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- Coordinates
- 53.1590, -2.8774
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Eaton and Eccleston
- Postcode
- CH4 9HT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway — 3.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286956 (CC BY 4.0)
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Roman Fort
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Eaton Boat
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Holy wells · 1.9 km
Eaton Chapel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Eccleston Mound?
- Eccleston Mound is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CH4 9HT), in the parish of Eaton and Eccleston.
- What is Eccleston Mound?
- Eccleston Mound — a castle in wales north.
- How do I get to Eccleston Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode CH4 9HT.
- Is Eccleston Mound a protected site?
- Yes — Eccleston Mound is part of the River Dee (England) SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Eccleston Mound charge admission?
- Eccleston Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Eccleston Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Grosvenor Park Miniature Railway, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CH4 9HT.