Castles · South West England
Mohun Castle
In or near Mosterton.
Mohun Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Ray Jennings — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne · 2.7 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Mohun Castle, the nearest railway station is Crewkerne, located 2.7 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is DT8 3HZ. Please note that wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Mohun Castle is a scheduled monument-listed castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1002399). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details This record has been generated from an "old county number" (OCN) scheduling record. These are monuments that were not reviewed under the Monuments Protection Programme and are some of our oldest designation records. As such they do not yet have the full descriptions of their modernised counterparts available. Please contact us if you would like further information. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: DO 763 Legacy System: RSM - OCN
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Mohun Castle is a scheduled monument located in South-West England. It represents a significant historical site, though specific details about its construction and historical context are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 50.8565, -2.7520
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- South Perrott
- Postcode
- DT8 3HZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne — 2.7 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q17647868 (CC0)
Other places nearby
South Perrott
Villages · 0.2 km
Mosterton
Towns & cities · 1.3 km
Chedington
Museums · 2.0 km
Mosterton
Villages · 2.0 km
Mosterton Down
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Road Bridge Over Mill Stream Immediately East Of The Globe Inn
Historic bridges · 2.3 km
Crewkerne railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.7 km
Church of St Martin, North Perrott
Historic churches · 2.9 km
Manor Arms Inn
Historic pubs · 2.9 km
North Perrott
Towns & cities · 2.9 km
Symes Monument In Churchyard, About One Metre East Of South Transept, Church Of St Martin
Memorials & monuments · 2.9 km
Buckham Down
Mountains & hills · 3.4 km
Nearby
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Mosterton
Mosterton — village and civil parish in Dorset, United Kingdom.
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Chedington
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Mosterton Down
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mohun Castle?
- Mohun Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT8 3HZ), in the parish of South Perrott.
- What is Mohun Castle?
- Mohun Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mohun Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT8 3HZ.
- Is Mohun Castle a listed building?
- Mohun Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Mohun Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Mohun Castle is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Mohun Castle charge admission?
- Mohun Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Mohun Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 2.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DT8 3HZ.