Castles · North West England
Maiden Castle Cairn
In or near Boot.
Maiden Castle Cairn — a castle in North West England, United Kingdom.
Ian Greig — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dalegarth · 4.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Maiden Castle Cairn is a castle located in North West England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Maiden Castle Cairn is a prehistoric burial site located in North-West England. This ancient earthwork is notable for its historical significance and is an important archaeological site.
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- Coordinates
- 54.4377, -3.2584
- Nearest railway station
- Dalegarth — 4.8 km
- Official site
- ancientmonuments.uk
Sources
- osm: way/516569030 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Maiden Castle Cairn?
- Maiden Castle Cairn is in North-West England, United Kingdom.
- What is Maiden Castle Cairn?
- Maiden Castle Cairn — a castle in North West England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Maiden Castle Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 4.8 km away. The nearest town is Boot. Its coordinates are 54.4377°, -3.2584°.
- Does Maiden Castle Cairn charge admission?
- Maiden Castle Cairn typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Maiden Castle Cairn?
- The nearest railway station is Dalegarth, about 4.8 km away.