Castles · East Midlands
John of Gaunts Castle
In or near Norton.
John of Gaunts Castle — a castle in england west midlands.
Philip Jeffrey — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Long Buckby · 6.9 km
About
John of Gaunts Castle is a named castle in england west 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
John of Gaunt's Castle is a historical castle located in the West Midlands. It is associated with John of Gaunt, a prominent figure in the 14th century. The castle's architecture reflects its medieval origins and significance in English history. Visitors can explore the remnants of the structure and its surroundings, which provide insight into the era in which it was built.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2459, -1.1504
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Daventry
- Postcode
- NN11 4EN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Daventry
- Nearest railway station
- Long Buckby — 6.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286830 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is John of Gaunts Castle?
- John of Gaunts Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN11 4EN), in the parish of Daventry.
- What is John of Gaunts Castle?
- John of Gaunts Castle — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to John of Gaunts Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN11 4EN.
- Does John of Gaunts Castle charge admission?
- John of Gaunts Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to John of Gaunts Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Long Buckby, about 6.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN11 4EN.