Castles · East Midlands
Holywell Castle Dyke
In or near Essendine.
Holywell Castle Dyke — a castle in england east midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stamford · 7.9 km
About
Holywell Castle Dyke is a named castle in england east midlands, 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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Place summary
Holywell Castle Dyke is a historic castle located in the East Midlands. This site features the remnants of a motte-and-bailey structure, indicative of early medieval fortifications. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, reflecting its archaeological significance. Visitors can observe the earthworks and landscape that provide insight into the region's historical defensive strategies.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7165, -0.5092
- County
- Lincolnshire
- District
- South Kesteven
- Parish
- Careby Aunby and Holywell
- Postcode
- PE9 4EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Nearest railway station
- Stamford — 7.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287549 (CC BY 4.0)
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Essendine
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holywell Castle Dyke?
- Holywell Castle Dyke is in Lincolnshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode PE9 4EG), in the parish of Careby Aunby and Holywell.
- What is Holywell Castle Dyke?
- Holywell Castle Dyke — a castle in england east midlands.
- How do I get to Holywell Castle Dyke?
- The nearest railway station is Stamford, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE9 4EG.
- Does Holywell Castle Dyke charge admission?
- Holywell Castle Dyke typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Holywell Castle Dyke?
- The nearest railway station is Stamford, about 7.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE9 4EG.