Archaeological sites · East Midlands
Mountsorrel Castle
In or near Mountsorrel.
Mountsorrel Castle — scheduled monument at Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Mountsorrel · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Mountsorrel Castle is a place of interest in Leicestershire, the East Midlands. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. It sits within the Loughborough parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Mountsorrel, about 1.0 km away. Postcode area LE12.
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Place summary
Mountsorrel Castle is an archaeological site located in Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, in the East Midlands. It is designated as a scheduled monument, reflecting its historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7286, -1.1398
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Charnwood
- Parish
- Mountsorrel
- Postcode
- LE12 7AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Loughborough
- Nearest railway station
- Mountsorrel — 1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17649693 (CC0)
- commons: Lower motte.JPG (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mountsorrel Castle?
- Mountsorrel Castle is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE12 7AL), in the parish of Mountsorrel.
- What is Mountsorrel Castle?
- Mountsorrel Castle — scheduled monument at Mountsorrel, Leicestershire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Mountsorrel Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Mountsorrel, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE12 7AL.
- Is Mountsorrel Castle a listed building?
- Mountsorrel Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Mountsorrel Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Mountsorrel Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mountsorrel Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Mountsorrel, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE12 7AL.