Castles · South West England
Little Dennis
In or near St Mawes.
Little Dennis — castle in england south west.
Pete Cruse — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Falmouth Docks · 1.2 km
About
Little Dennis is a castle located in england south west. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Little Dennis is a castle located in South-West England. Its historical significance and architectural features reflect the region's medieval heritage. Visitors can explore the site and appreciate its unique characteristics within the context of English history.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.1441, -5.0421
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Falmouth
- Postcode
- TR11 4WZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Truro and Falmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Falmouth Docks — 1.2 km
Sources
- osm: w142799732 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q17529446 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Little Dennis?
- Little Dennis is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TR11 4WZ), in the parish of Falmouth.
- What is Little Dennis?
- Little Dennis — castle in england south west.
- How do I get to Little Dennis?
- The nearest railway station is Falmouth Docks, about 1.2 km away. The nearest town is St Mawes. Drivers can use postcode TR11 4WZ.
- Is Little Dennis a protected site?
- Yes — Little Dennis is part of the Lower Fal & Helford Intertidal SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Little Dennis charge admission?
- Little Dennis typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Little Dennis?
- The nearest railway station is Falmouth Docks, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TR11 4WZ.