Castles · East of England
Frostenden Mound
In or near South Cove.
Frostenden Mound — a castle in england-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh · 6.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Frostenden Mound is a castle located in england-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: BENACRE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Frostenden Mound is a motte-and-bailey castle located in the East of England. Its distinctive earthwork features date back to the medieval period, reflecting the typical defensive structures of that era. The site is an important archaeological remnant of England's feudal past.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.3644, 1.6606
- County
- Suffolk
- District
- East Suffolk
- Parish
- South Cove
- Postcode
- NR34 7JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Suffolk Coastal
- Nearest railway station
- Blythburgh — 6.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/1063265659 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Frostenden Mound?
- Frostenden Mound is in Suffolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode NR34 7JH), in the parish of South Cove.
- What is Frostenden Mound?
- Frostenden Mound — a castle in england-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Frostenden Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NR34 7JH.
- Is Frostenden Mound a protected site?
- Yes — Frostenden Mound is part of the Pakefield to Easton Bavents SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the BENACRE National Nature Reserve.
- Does Frostenden Mound charge admission?
- Frostenden Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Frostenden Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Blythburgh, about 6.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NR34 7JH.