Castles · South East England
Hamstead Marshall 1
In or near Marsh Benham.
Hamstead Marshall 1 — a castle in england south east.
Michael Hand — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury · 4.2 km
About
Hamstead Marshall 1 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 Kennet SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hamstead Marshall 1 is a castle located in South-East England. It serves as a historical site reflecting the architectural styles of its era. The castle's significance is underscored by its designation and the surrounding landscape. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the site's historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3969, -1.3834
- District
- West Berkshire
- Parish
- Hampstead Marshall
- Postcode
- RG20 0HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newbury
- Nearest railway station
- Newbury — 4.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287041 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Motte in Hamstead Marshall Park, 340m NE of The Dower House
Literary houses · 0.0 km
Copse Lock
Canal locks · 0.8 km
Hamstead Lock
Canal locks · 0.8 km
Hamstead Bridge And Hamstead Lock At Su 424671
Historic bridges · 0.8 km
Marsh Benham
Towns & cities · 0.8 km
Benham Lock
Canal locks · 0.8 km
Hamstead Marshall 2
Literary houses · 0.8 km
Newbury Castle
Castles · 0.8 km
Motte and bailey castles, fishponds, deserted medieval village and manor site NE of St Mary's Church
Literary houses · 0.9 km
Memorial to 101st US Airborne Regiment
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km
Hamstead Marshall 3
Literary houses · 0.9 km
Benham Bridge On Kennet And Avon Canal
Historic bridges · 1.0 km
Nearby
📷 5Literary houses · South East England
Motte in Hamstead Marshall Park, 340m NE of The Dower House
Motte in Hamstead Marshall Park, 340m NE of The Dower House — a literary house museum in england south east.
📷 5Canal locks · South East England
Copse Lock
Copse Lock — lock on the Kennet and Avon Canal in England.
📷 5📷 5Historic bridges · South East England
Hamstead Bridge And Hamstead Lock At Su 424671
Hamstead Bridge And Hamstead Lock At Su 424671 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Towns & cities · South East England
Marsh Benham
Marsh Benham — village in Berkshire, England, UK.
📷 5Canal locks · South East England
Benham Lock
Benham Lock — lock on Kennet and Avon Canal, England.
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📷 5Hotels · South East England
The Elephant at the Market
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · South East England
The Woodspeen
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📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
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📷 5Cafés · South East England
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hamstead Marshall 1?
- Hamstead Marshall 1 is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG20 0HE), in the parish of Hampstead Marshall.
- What is Hamstead Marshall 1?
- Hamstead Marshall 1 — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Hamstead Marshall 1?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG20 0HE.
- Is Hamstead Marshall 1 a protected site?
- Yes — Hamstead Marshall 1 is part of the River Kennet SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Hamstead Marshall 1 charge admission?
- Hamstead Marshall 1 typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hamstead Marshall 1?
- The nearest railway station is Newbury, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG20 0HE.