Castles · North West England
Newton Le Willows Castle Hill
In or near Winwick.
Newton Le Willows Castle Hill — a castle in wales north.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newton-le-Willows · 0.8 km
About
Newton Le Willows Castle Hill is a named castle in wales north, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Newton Le Willows Castle Hill is a historic castle located in North Wales, specifically in the unparished area of St. Helens. The site features the remnants of a motte-and-bailey structure, indicative of medieval fortifications. The castle's hilltop position offers an elevated view of the surrounding landscape, reflecting its strategic importance. The site is a point of interest for those exploring the region's historical architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 53.4601, -2.6098
- District
- St. Helens
- Parish
- St. Helens, unparished area
- Postcode
- WA12 0BH
- Parliamentary constituency
- St Helens North
- Nearest railway station
- Newton-le-Willows — 0.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287000 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Newton Le Willows Castle Hill?
- Newton Le Willows Castle Hill is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode WA12 0BH), in the parish of St. Helens, unparished area.
- What is Newton Le Willows Castle Hill?
- Newton Le Willows Castle Hill — a castle in wales north.
- How do I get to Newton Le Willows Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Newton-le-Willows, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode WA12 0BH.
- Does Newton Le Willows Castle Hill charge admission?
- Newton Le Willows Castle Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Newton Le Willows Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Newton-le-Willows, about 0.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA12 0BH.