Castles · South East England
Old Sarum Castle
In or near Salisbury.
Old Sarum Castle — castle in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury · 2.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Old Sarum Castle, the nearest railway station is Salisbury, located 2.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is SP1 3SD. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Old Sarum Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Part of Old Sarum. Wikidata describes it as: "castle in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 51.0925°, -1.8047°.
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Heritage listing
Old Sarum Castle, formerly known as Seresberi Castle, is an 11th century motte-and-bailey castle built in Old Sarum, Wiltshire. It was originally built in timber and it was eventually built in stone, of which the ruins can be seen today. Only the mound and foundations of the castle survive today. The castle is owned by the English Heritage and it is open to the public, along with the rest of Old Sarum.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Old Sarum Castle, formerly known as Seresberi Castle, is an 11th century motte-and-bailey castle built in Old Sarum, Wiltshire. It was originally built in timber and it was eventually built in stone, of which the ruins can be seen today. Only the mound and foundations of the castle survive today. The castle is owned by the English Heritage and it is open to the public, along with the rest of Old Sarum.
Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.
Background
History
In 1069, after recognising the defensive qualities of Seresberi, now known as Old Sarum, William the Conqueror built a motte-and-bailey castle within an older Iron Age hillfort known as Sorviodunum, constructed around 400 BC. The courtyard was added around 1100 by Bishop Roger and he also began work on a royal palace during the 1130s, prior to his arrest by Henry's successor Stephen. and directed the royal administration and exchequer along with his extended family. This palace was long thought to have been the small structure whose ruins are located in the small central bailey; it may, however, have been the large palace recently discovered in the southeast quadrant of the outer bailey.…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.0925, -1.8047
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Salisbury
- Postcode
- SP1 3SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Salisbury — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24661837 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Old Sarum Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Aerial photograph of Old Sarum site, on departure from Old Sarum airfield.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Sarum Castle?
- Old Sarum Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP1 3SD), in the parish of Salisbury.
- What is Old Sarum Castle?
- Old Sarum Castle — castle in Salisbury, Wiltshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Old Sarum Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP1 3SD.
- Is Old Sarum Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Old Sarum Castle is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Old Sarum Castle charge admission?
- Old Sarum Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Old Sarum Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Salisbury, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP1 3SD.