Castles · South East England
Finchampstead Mound
In or near Farley Hill.
Finchampstead Mound — a castle in england south east.
Michael FORD — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Crowthorne · 3.1 km
About
Finchampstead Mound is a named castle in england south east, 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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Place summary
Finchampstead Mound is a historic motte-and-bailey castle located in South-East England. This earthwork structure is notable for its well-preserved mound, which is a remnant of the medieval fortifications. The site provides insights into the defensive strategies employed during its period of use. Access to the mound allows for an understanding of its significance in the context of local history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3748, -0.8625
- District
- Wokingham
- Parish
- Finchampstead
- Postcode
- RG40 4JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wokingham
- Nearest railway station
- Crowthorne — 3.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287643 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Finchampstead Mound?
- Finchampstead Mound is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG40 4JA), in the parish of Finchampstead.
- What is Finchampstead Mound?
- Finchampstead Mound — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Finchampstead Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Crowthorne, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG40 4JA.
- Does Finchampstead Mound charge admission?
- Finchampstead Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Finchampstead Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Crowthorne, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG40 4JA.