Castles · South East England
Malwood Castle Hillfort
In or near Ashurst.
Malwood Castle Hillfort — a castle in South East England, United Kingdom.
Stefan Czapski — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ashurst New Forest · 6.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Malwood Castle Hillfort is a castle located in South East 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: Lymington River SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The New Forest SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: New Forest
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Malwood Castle Hillfort is a historic castle located in South-East England. This site is notable for its ancient earthworks, reflecting its strategic importance in the region. The hillfort's origins and historical significance contribute to its status as a point of interest in the area.
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- Coordinates
- 50.9080, -1.6072
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- New Forest
- Parish
- Minstead
- Postcode
- SO43 7HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- New Forest East
- Nearest railway station
- Ashurst New Forest — 6 km
Sources
- osm: node/10832535552 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Malwood Castle Hillfort?
- Malwood Castle Hillfort is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO43 7HB), in the parish of Minstead.
- What is Malwood Castle Hillfort?
- Malwood Castle Hillfort — a castle in South East England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Malwood Castle Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest, about 6.0 km away. The nearest town is Ashurst. Drivers can use postcode SO43 7HB.
- Is Malwood Castle Hillfort a protected site?
- Yes — Malwood Castle Hillfort is part of the Lymington River SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the The New Forest SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Malwood Castle Hillfort charge admission?
- Malwood Castle Hillfort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Malwood Castle Hillfort?
- The nearest railway station is Ashurst New Forest, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO43 7HB.