Castles · North West England
Kingsley Castle
In or near Tarvin.
Kingsley Castle — also known as Castle Cob, a medieval motte near Kingsley, Cheshire, England, UK.
Paul Thomas — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mouldsworth · 3.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Kingsley Castle, the nearest railway station is Mouldsworth, located 3.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is WA6 6JJ. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Kingsley Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Wikidata describes it as: "also known as Castle Cob, a medieval motte near Kingsley, Cheshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.2557°, -2.7002°.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Kingsley Castle, also known as Castle Cob, a medieval motte near Kingsley, Cheshire, England. (grid reference SJ53387341) It is listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The motte is a cone shaped mound, 2.8 metres (9.2 ft) high; it has a diameter of 23 metres (75 ft) at the base and tapers to 6 metres (20 ft) at the top. It is artificial and made from black soil. Historians used to think that the motte was a large barrow. The stone steps and concrete foundations of a summerhouse not contemporary with the castle are excluded from the protection of the scheduling.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Kingsley Castle, also known as Castle Cob, a medieval motte near Kingsley, Cheshire, England. (grid reference SJ53387341) It is listed as a Scheduled Ancient Monument. The motte is a cone shaped mound, 2.8 metres (9.2 ft) high; it has a diameter of 23 metres (75 ft) at the base and tapers to 6 metres (20 ft) at the top. It is artificial and made from black soil. Historians used to think that the motte was a large barrow. The stone steps and concrete foundations of a summerhouse not contemporary with the castle are excluded from the protection of the scheduling. There have been limited excavations on the site by antiquarians.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
- Coordinates
- 53.2557, -2.7002
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Manley
- Postcode
- WA6 6JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Runcorn and Helsby
- Nearest railway station
- Mouldsworth — 3.4 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q6413287 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Kingsley Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Kingsley Castle Cob
Castles · 0.0 km
Castle Cob
Castles · 0.0 km
Crossley Hospital East
Historic houses · 0.5 km
Birch Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
The Maiden's Cross
Historic houses · 2.0 km
St John the Evangelist's Church, Kingsley
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Whitemoor Trail
Mountain bike trails · 2.1 km
Hatchmere
Parks · 2.3 km
Delamere Blue Cycle Trail
Mountain bike trails · 2.3 km
Hatchmere
Wild swimming spots · 2.3 km
Manley Knoll
Historic houses · 2.3 km
Lady Heyes Craft Centre
Natural landmarks · 2.3 km
Nearby
📷 5📷 3📷 4Historic houses · North West England
Crossley Hospital East
Crossley Hospital East — a Grade II-listed historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Historic houses · North West England
The Maiden's Cross
The Maiden's Cross — a Grade II-listed historic house in wales-north, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St John the Evangelist's Church, Kingsley
St John the Evangelist's Church, Kingsley — grade II listed church in Kingsley, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire, England, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Kingsley Castle
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
Rangeway Bank Farm
Rangeway Bank Farm — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5
📷 5Caravan parks · North West England
The Ridgeway Country Holiday Park
The Ridgeway Country Holiday Park — a caravan park in wales north.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Lloyds Meadow Glamping
Lloyds Meadow Glamping — a campsite in wales north.
📷 5Campsites · North West England
Delamere Forest Camping and Caravanning Club Site
Delamere Forest Camping and Caravanning Club Site — a campsite in wales north.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Bear's Paw Hotel, Frodsham
Bear's Paw Hotel, Frodsham in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic pubs · North West England
Tricorn
Tricorn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Castle Hotel, Halton
Castle Hotel, Halton in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
The Norton Arms Public House
The Norton Arms Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Rake Hall
Rake Hall in Wales North, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Ye Gardeners Arms Public House
Ye Gardeners Arms Public House in Wales North, United Kingdom.
More castles in this region
📷 3Castles · North West England
Manchester Castle
Manchester Castle — medieval fortified manor house in England.
📷 5Castles · North West England
Mow Cop Castle
Mow Cop Castle — folly on the Cheshire and Staffordshire border, England, UK.
📷 3
📷 3Castles · North West England
Ullerwood Castle
Ullerwood Castle — castle in Greater Manchester, England.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kingsley Castle?
- Kingsley Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WA6 6JJ), in the parish of Manley.
- What is Kingsley Castle?
- Kingsley Castle — also known as Castle Cob, a medieval motte near Kingsley, Cheshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Kingsley Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Mouldsworth, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA6 6JJ.
- Is Kingsley Castle a listed building?
- Kingsley Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Kingsley Castle charge admission?
- Kingsley Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kingsley Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Mouldsworth, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA6 6JJ.