Castles · South East England
Moor End Castle
In or near Yardley Gobion.
The site of Moor End Castle (historically known as Moreende) is situated opposite Moor End Farm, along Moor End Road in the civil parish of Yardley Gobion, within the historic county of Northamptonshi
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverton · 7.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The site of Moor End Castle (historically known as Moreende) is situated opposite Moor End Farm, along Moor End Road in the civil parish of Yardley Gobion, within the historic county of Northamptonshire (the Modern Authority of Northamptonshire, the pre-Local Government Act 1972 county of Northamptonshire).
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The site of Moor End Castle (historically known as Moreende) is situated opposite Moor End Farm, along Moor End Road in the civil parish of Yardley Gobion, within the historic county of Northamptonshire (the Modern Authority of Northamptonshire, the pre-Local Government Act 1972 county of Northamptonshire).
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Background
History
The castle was created in 1347 when Thomas de Ferrers was given licence to crenellate his house at Moor End. Later owners sold it to the Crown in 1363. Edward III regularly visited Moor End during the 1360s, building a royal chamber, a royal chapel and rebuilding the dilapidated gatehouse.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0947, -0.9000
- District
- West Northamptonshire
- Parish
- Yardley Gobion
- Postcode
- NN12 7TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Northamptonshire
- Nearest railway station
- Wolverton — 7.3 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Moor End Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Moor End Castle?
- Moor End Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NN12 7TH), in the parish of Yardley Gobion.
- What is Moor End Castle?
- The site of Moor End Castle (historically known as Moreende) is situated opposite Moor End Farm, along Moor End Road in the civil parish of Yardley Gobion, within the historic county of Northamptonshi
- How do I get to Moor End Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode NN12 7TH.
- Does Moor End Castle charge admission?
- Moor End Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Moor End Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Wolverton, about 7.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NN12 7TH.