Castles · South West England
Knook Castle hill fort
In or near Chitterne.
Knook Castle hill fort — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
Maurice Pullin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster · 8.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Knook Castle hill fort is a castle located in South West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Salisbury Plain SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Knook Castle hill fort is a historic site located in South-East England. This ancient fortification dates back to the Iron Age, reflecting the region's early defensive architecture. Its earthworks and ramparts are notable features of this archaeological site.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1954, -2.0586
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Knook
- Postcode
- BA12 0JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
- Nearest railway station
- Warminster — 8.3 km
Sources
- osm: way/236080403 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knook Castle hill fort?
- Knook Castle hill fort is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 0JA), in the parish of Knook.
- What is Knook Castle hill fort?
- Knook Castle hill fort — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knook Castle hill fort?
- The nearest railway station is Warminster, about 8.3 km away. The nearest town is Chitterne. Drivers can use postcode BA12 0JA.
- Is Knook Castle hill fort a protected site?
- Yes — Knook Castle hill fort is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Salisbury Plain SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Knook Castle hill fort charge admission?
- Knook Castle hill fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Knook Castle hill fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 0JA. It sits within the South West Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.