Castles · South West England
Hales Castle
In or near Berkley.
Hales Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Maurice Pullin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Longleat · 1.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Hales Castle is a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hales Castle is a castle located in South-East England. It is noted for its historical significance and architectural features, though specific details about its era and designation are not provided. The castle's structure reflects the region's medieval heritage.
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Background
History
Hales Castle was built, probably in the years immediately after the Norman conquest of England in 1066, overlooking the town of Frome in the Mendip district of Somerset, England. In addition to supporting the Norman control of the local town, it was also close to the River Frome and the Roman road running from Poole Harbour on to the town of Bath, both important lines of communication for the Normans. The circular ringwork is 120 ft in diameter and stands on the northern slope of Roddenbury Hill, close to the Iron Age Roddenbury Hillfort. It comprises banks and outer ditches and has an unfinished bailey. It covers an area of 0.11 ha and the bank is between 0.3 m and 1.2 m high. There may…
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- Coordinates
- 51.1971, -2.2910
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Selwood
- Postcode
- BA11 5LW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Longleat — 1.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Hales Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hales Castle?
- Hales Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA11 5LW), in the parish of Selwood.
- What is Hales Castle?
- Hales Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hales Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Longleat, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA11 5LW.
- Is Hales Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Hales Castle is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Hales Castle charge admission?
- Hales Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hales Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Longleat, about 1.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA11 5LW.