Castles · South West England
Leigh Drummers; The Castle
In or near Stockwood.
Leigh Drummers; The Castle — a castle in england south west.
Keith Salvesen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chetnole · 3.1 km
About
Leigh Drummers; The Castle is a named castle in england south west, 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Leigh Drummers, known as The Castle, is a castle located in South-West England. It is a notable example of medieval architecture, reflecting the region's historical significance. The site offers insights into the defensive structures of its time and features distinctive design elements typical of castles from this period. Visitors can explore the grounds and appreciate the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8676, -2.5286
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Leigh
- Postcode
- DT9 6HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Chetnole — 3.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286274 (CC BY 4.0)
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Villages · 2.7 km
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Towns & cities · 4.2 km
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Museums · 4.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Leigh Drummers; The Castle?
- Leigh Drummers; The Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT9 6HZ), in the parish of Leigh.
- What is Leigh Drummers; The Castle?
- Leigh Drummers; The Castle — a castle in england south west.
- How do I get to Leigh Drummers; The Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT9 6HZ.
- Is Leigh Drummers; The Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Leigh Drummers; The Castle is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Leigh Drummers; The Castle charge admission?
- Leigh Drummers; The Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Leigh Drummers; The Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Chetnole, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT9 6HZ.