Castles · North East England
Greencastle
In or near Knock.
Greencastle — a castle in scotland lowlands.
James T M Towill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Greencastle is a named castle in scotland lowlands, 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 Eden and Tributaries SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MOOR HOUSE-UPPER TEESDALE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Pennines
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Greencastle is a castle located in the Scottish Lowlands. It serves as a historical site reflecting the region's medieval architecture. The castle's structure and surroundings provide insight into the area's past and its strategic significance. Visitors can explore the ruins and enjoy the scenic landscape typical of the Lowlands.
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- Coordinates
- 54.6760, -2.4435
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287886 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greencastle?
- Greencastle is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Greencastle?
- Greencastle — a castle in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Greencastle?
- Its coordinates are 54.6760°, -2.4435°.
- Is Greencastle a protected site?
- Yes — Greencastle is part of the River Eden and Tributaries SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Moorhouse and Cross Fell SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Greencastle charge admission?
- Greencastle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.