Castles · South West England
Newington Bagpath Castle Mound (motte)
In or near Owlpen.
Newington Bagpath Castle Mound (motte) — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Martin Richard Phelan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley · 9.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Newington Bagpath Castle Mound (motte) is a castle located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Newington Bagpath Castle Mound is a motte located in the West Midlands. This castle site features an earthwork mound, characteristic of motte-and-bailey fortifications from the medieval period. The site is of historical interest, reflecting the defensive architecture of its time.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6513, -2.2667
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Kingscote
- Postcode
- GL8 8UE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
- Nearest railway station
- Cam and Dursley — 9.8 km
Sources
- osm: way/320096179 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newington Bagpath Castle Mound (motte)?
- Newington Bagpath Castle Mound (motte) is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL8 8UE), in the parish of Kingscote.
- What is Newington Bagpath Castle Mound (motte)?
- Newington Bagpath Castle Mound (motte) — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Newington Bagpath Castle Mound (motte)?
- The nearest railway station is Cam and Dursley, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL8 8UE.
- Is Newington Bagpath Castle Mound (motte) a protected site?
- Yes — Newington Bagpath Castle Mound (motte) is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Newington Bagpath Castle Mound (motte) charge admission?
- Newington Bagpath Castle Mound (motte) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Newington Bagpath Castle Mound (motte)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL8 8UE. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.