Castles · South West England
Miserden
In or near Duntisbourne Abbots.
Miserden is a village and civil parish in Stroud District, Gloucestershire, England, 4 mi (6.4 km) north east of Stroud. The parish includes Whiteway Colony and the hamlets of Sudgrove and The Camp.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud · 9.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Miserden Castle, the nearest railway station is Stroud, located 9.3 km away. The postcode for navigation is GL6 7HZ. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Miserden is a village and civil parish in Stroud District, Gloucestershire, England, 4 mi (6.4 km) north east of Stroud. The parish includes Whiteway Colony and the hamlets of Sudgrove and The Camp. In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 420, increasing to 449 at the 2011 census. The village lies in the Cotswolds at an elevation of over 240 m (790 ft) above the valley of the River Frome. Until the Middle Ages, Miserden was known as Greenhampstead, and was mentioned by that name in the Domesday Book. The name Miserden derives from Musardera, "Musard's manor" - Musard was the name of the family which held the manor at the time of the Domesday Book. Robert Musard built Miserden Castle in the 12th century.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Miserden is a village and civil parish in Stroud District, Gloucestershire, England, 4 mi (6.4 km) north east of Stroud. The parish includes Whiteway Colony and the hamlets of Sudgrove and The Camp. In the 2001 census the parish had a population of 420, increasing to 449 at the 2011 census. The village lies in the Cotswolds at an elevation of over 240 m (790 ft) above the valley of the River Frome. Until the Middle Ages, Miserden was known as Greenhampstead, and was mentioned by that name in the Domesday Book. The name Miserden derives from Musardera, "Musard's manor" - Musard was the name of the family which held the manor at the time of the Domesday Book. Robert Musard built Miserden Castle in the 12th century.
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- Coordinates
- 51.7833, -2.1000
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Stroud
- Parish
- Miserden
- Postcode
- GL6 7HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Stroud — 9.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Miserden (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Miserden?
- Miserden is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL6 7HZ), in the parish of Miserden.
- What is Miserden?
- Miserden is a village and civil parish in Stroud District, Gloucestershire, England, 4 mi (6.4 km) north east of Stroud. The parish includes Whiteway Colony and the hamlets of Sudgrove and The Camp.
- How do I get to Miserden?
- The nearest railway station is Stroud, about 9.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL6 7HZ.
- Is Miserden a protected site?
- Yes — Miserden is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Miserden charge admission?
- Miserden typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Miserden?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL6 7HZ. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.