Castles · South East England
Merdon Castle
In or near Braishfield.
Merdon Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
Graham Horn — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford · 5.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Merdon Castle is a castle located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Test SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Merdon Castle is a historic castle located in South-East England. It is a notable example of medieval military architecture, though specific details regarding its era or architectural features are not provided. The site holds significance within the region's historical landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0366, -1.4012
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Winchester
- Parish
- Hursley
- Postcode
- SO21 2JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Winchester
- Nearest railway station
- Shawford — 5.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/889923059 (ODbL)
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Heathcote Memorial
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Merdon Castle?
- Merdon Castle is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO21 2JH), in the parish of Hursley.
- What is Merdon Castle?
- Merdon Castle — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Merdon Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO21 2JH.
- Is Merdon Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Merdon Castle is part of the River Test SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Merdon Castle charge admission?
- Merdon Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Merdon Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Shawford, about 5.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO21 2JH.