Castles · South East England
Gains Castle
In or near Stockbridge.
Gains Castle — a castle in england south east.
Christopher Hilton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mottisfont & Dunbridge · 8.0 km
About
Gains Castle 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Gains Castle is a historic castle located in South-East England. It is notable for its architectural significance and historical importance. Visitors can explore the castle's structures and grounds, which reflect its long-standing heritage. The site is an example of medieval military architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0752, -1.4532
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Test Valley
- Parish
- Ashley
- Postcode
- SO20 6RQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Romsey and Southampton North
- Nearest railway station
- Mottisfont & Dunbridge — 8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287186 (CC BY 4.0)
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Ashley Down
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Red Hill
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Where to eat & stay near Gains Castle
Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 7Restaurants · South East England
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📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
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Hunters Inn Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gains Castle?
- Gains Castle is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO20 6RQ), in the parish of Ashley.
- What is Gains Castle?
- Gains Castle — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Gains Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Mottisfont & Dunbridge, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO20 6RQ.
- Is Gains Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Gains Castle is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Gains Castle charge admission?
- Gains Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Gains Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SO20 6RQ. It sits within the Romsey and Southampton North parliamentary constituency.