Castles · East of England
Higham Gobion Castle
In or near Apsley End.
Higham Gobion Castle — a castle in East of England, United Kingdom.
Rodney Burton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Flitwick · 7.3 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Higham Gobion Castle is a castle located in East of England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Higham Gobion Castle is a historical site in Bedfordshire, England, originally thought to be an 11th-century castle. Currently, only earthworks remain, and the site was later identified as a fishery with a breeding island rather than a fortified structure.
Place summary
Higham Gobion Castle is a castle located in London. It is notable for its historical significance, though specific architectural details and designations are not provided. The castle represents a part of London's rich heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9869, -0.3914
- District
- Central Bedfordshire
- Parish
- Shillington
- Postcode
- SG5 3HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Flitwick — 7.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/6090142449 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Higham Gobion Castle?
- Higham Gobion Castle is in East of England, United Kingdom (postcode SG5 3HN), in the parish of Shillington.
- What is Higham Gobion Castle?
- Higham Gobion Castle — a castle in East of England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Higham Gobion Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Flitwick, about 7.3 km away. The nearest town is Apsley End. Drivers can use postcode SG5 3HN.
- Is Higham Gobion Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Higham Gobion Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Higham Gobion Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Flitwick, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG5 3HN.