Castles · West Midlands
Kemerton
In or near Overbury.
Kemerton — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury · 4.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Kemerton is a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kemerton is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features, though specific details regarding its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
Notable historic features include Kemerton Camp, an Iron Age hill fort surmounting Bredon Hill, thought to have been vacated suddenly after a considerable battle. Excavations at the camp in the 1930s uncovered, near the entrance to the inner ramparts, the remains of approximately 50 slaughtered individuals along with a large number of weapons. The fort, which encloses an area of 22 acres and features two sets of ramparts and ditches, had its inner rampart constructed around 300 BC and its outer rampart around the 1st century AD, after which the site was attacked, its gateways burned, and then abandoned. On the fort's south rampart is a two-storey stone tower known as Parsons Folly (or the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.0328, -2.0785
- County
- Worcestershire
- District
- Wychavon
- Parish
- Kemerton
- Postcode
- GL20 7HU
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Worcestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Ashchurch for Tewkesbury — 4.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Kemerton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kemerton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Old Manor
Stately homes · 0.6 km
Overbury Court
Gardens · 1.0 km
Kemerton
Lakes · 1.3 km
Overbury
Towns & cities · 1.4 km
Settlement site NE of Kinsham
Vineyards · 1.6 km
Yew Tree Public House
Historic pubs · 1.7 km
Royal Oak Inn
Historic pubs · 2.3 km
Little Meadow River Park
Caravan parks · 2.6 km
The Manor
Stately homes · 2.6 km
Bredon
Museums · 2.7 km
Bredon Barn
Museums · 2.7 km
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📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Kemerton War Memorial
Kemerton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stately homes · West Midlands
Old Manor
Old Manor — manor house in Kemerton, Wychavon, Worcestershire, England, UK.
📷 4Gardens · West Midlands
Overbury Court
Overbury Court — a garden in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Flagship📷 3📷 5Vineyards · West Midlands
Settlement site NE of Kinsham
Settlement site NE of Kinsham — a UK vineyard in england west midlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Kemerton
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Little Meadow River Park
Little Meadow River Park — a caravan park in england west midlands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Eckington Caravan Park
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📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Comberton Caravan and Camping Site
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📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel & Golf Club, Tewkesbury
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Yew Tree Public House
Yew Tree Public House in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Queen Elizabeth Inn
The Queen Elizabeth Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Gardener's Arms
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📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Black Bear Inn
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📷 4Historic pubs · South West England
Nottingham Arms
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kemerton?
- Kemerton is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL20 7HU), in the parish of Kemerton.
- What is Kemerton?
- Kemerton — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Kemerton?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL20 7HU.
- Is Kemerton a protected site?
- Yes — Kemerton is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Kemerton charge admission?
- Kemerton typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kemerton?
- The nearest railway station is Ashchurch for Tewkesbury, about 4.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL20 7HU.