Castles · South East England
FitzHarris Castle
In or near Culham.
FitzHarris Castle — castle in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Radley · 3.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
FitzHarris Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in the United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.6746°, -1.2833°.
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Official information
FitzHarris Castle is a historic site that offers visitors a glimpse into the architectural and cultural heritage of the region. The castle features beautiful grounds and is a popular location for events and educational activities.
From the Wikipedia article
FitzHarris Castle was a medieval castle located near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
FitzHarris Castle was built near Abingdon between 1071 and 1084 in the aftermath of the Norman invasion of England by a probable Norman knight called Owen. The castle formed a motte, 78 by across, protected by a stream that flowed around the motte to produce a moat. In due course the castle was supplemented by the nearby manor house called FitzHarry's, but a keep remained on the motte as late as 1247, probably for defensive purposes. The castle is now owned by the local authority but is considered by English Heritage to be at risk from erosion due to visitor numbers. The site is a scheduled monument.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.6746, -1.2833
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- Abingdon on Thames
- Postcode
- OX14 1ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Oxford West and Abingdon
- Established
- 1071
- Nearest railway station
- Radley — 3.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q8563466 (CC0)
- wikipedia: FitzHarris Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: FitzHarris Castle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is FitzHarris Castle?
- FitzHarris Castle is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX14 1ES), in the parish of Abingdon on Thames.
- What is FitzHarris Castle?
- FitzHarris Castle — castle in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to FitzHarris Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Radley, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX14 1ES.
- When was FitzHarris Castle built?
- Built or established in 1071.
- Does FitzHarris Castle charge admission?
- FitzHarris Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to FitzHarris Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Radley, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX14 1ES.