Castles · East of England
Freckenham Castle
In or near Fordham.
Freckenham Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
John Sutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kennett · 5.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Freckenham Castle is located in Suffolk, with the postcode IP28 8JF. The nearest railway station is Kennett, which is 5.6 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Freckenham Castle is a scheduled monument-listed castle in england-london, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1006070). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
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: SF 30 Legacy System: RSM - OCN
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Freckenham Castle is a scheduled monument located in London. It is noted for its historical significance, although specific details about its construction and architectural style are not provided.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3194, 0.4440
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- West Suffolk
- Parish
- Freckenham
- Postcode
- IP28 8JF
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Suffolk
- Nearest railway station
- Kennett — 5.6 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660468 (CC0)
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Freckenham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
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Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
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Badlingham Manor
Manor houses · 1.5 km
Tharp Arms
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Chippenham
Villages · 2.0 km
Chippenham Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 2.0 km
Parish Church of St Margaret
Historic churches · 2.1 km
The School House
Historic houses · 2.1 km
Chippenham Preceptory
Abbeys & priories · 2.1 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Freckenham Castle?
- Freckenham Castle is in Suffolk, London, United Kingdom (postcode IP28 8JF), in the parish of Freckenham.
- What is Freckenham Castle?
- Freckenham Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Freckenham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kennett, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP28 8JF.
- Is Freckenham Castle a listed building?
- Freckenham Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Freckenham Castle charge admission?
- Freckenham Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Freckenham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kennett, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP28 8JF.