Castles · South West England
Hembury Castle
In or near Buckland in the Moor.
Hembury Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh · 3.0 km
- Family-friendly
About
Hembury Castle is a castle located in South West England, 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: Hembury Woods SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Hembury Castle is a historic earthwork castle located in South-West England. This site features significant archaeological remains from the Iron Age, reflecting its historical importance. It is an example of a hillfort, characterised by its defensive earthworks and strategic position.
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- Coordinates
- 50.5018, -3.7984
- County
- Devon
- District
- South Hams
- Parish
- West Buckfastleigh
- Postcode
- TQ11 0HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Buckfastleigh — 3 km
Sources
- osm: node/5675889897 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hembury Castle?
- Hembury Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TQ11 0HL), in the parish of West Buckfastleigh.
- What is Hembury Castle?
- Hembury Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Hembury Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 3.0 km away. The nearest town is Buckland in the Moor. Drivers can use postcode TQ11 0HL.
- Is Hembury Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Hembury Castle is part of the Hembury Woods SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Hembury Castle charge admission?
- Hembury Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Hembury Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Buckfastleigh, about 3.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TQ11 0HL.