Castles · South West England
Knowle Hill Castle
In or near Braunton.
Knowle Hill Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
Roger A Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 8.9 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Knowle Hill Castle 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Knowle Hill Castle is a castle located in South-West England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features. The castle's design reflects the era in which it was constructed, showcasing the characteristics of its time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.1243, -4.1609
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Braunton
- Postcode
- EX33 2LL
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 8.9 km
Sources
- osm: way/812812858 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowle Hill Castle?
- Knowle Hill Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX33 2LL), in the parish of Braunton.
- What is Knowle Hill Castle?
- Knowle Hill Castle — a castle in South West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Knowle Hill Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 8.9 km away. The nearest town is Braunton. Drivers can use postcode EX33 2LL.
- Is Knowle Hill Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Knowle Hill Castle is part of the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Knowle Hill Castle charge admission?
- Knowle Hill Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Knowle Hill Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX33 2LL. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.