Castles · South West England
Over Stowey Mound
In or near Cothelstone.
Over Stowey Mound — a castle in england south west.
Chris Andrews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Crowcombe Heathfield · 6.6 km
About
Over Stowey Mound is a named castle in england south west, 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Quantocks SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Quantock Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Over Stowey Mound is a castle located in South-West England. This site features an earthen motte, which is a distinctive remnant of medieval defensive architecture. The mound offers insights into the historical landscape of the region, reflecting its significance during the period it was constructed. Visitors can explore the area surrounding the mound, which is set in a rural environment.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1418, -3.1650
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Over Stowey
- Postcode
- TA5 1HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bridgwater
- Nearest railway station
- Crowcombe Heathfield — 6.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285924 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Gazebo
Follies · 0.1 km
Church of St Peter and St Paul, Over Stowey
Historic churches · 0.2 km
The Campbell Room
Hostels · 0.6 km
Stowey Castle
Hill forts · 0.8 km
Chapel E of Adscombe Farm
Chapels · 0.9 km
Nether Stowey Library
Museums · 1.1 km
Quantock Lodge
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Coleridge Cottage
Natural landmarks · 1.3 km
Stowey Court Gazebo
Follies · 1.3 km
Nether Stowey
Castles · 1.4 km
Walford's Gibbet
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Ramscombe Picnic Area
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Nearby
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Church of St Peter and St Paul, Over Stowey
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Stowey Castle
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Chapel E of Adscombe Farm
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📷 3Museums · South West England
Nether Stowey Library
Nether Stowey Library — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Over Stowey Mound
Places to stay
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📷 7Hotels · South West England
Combe House Hotel
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📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Mill Farm Caravan & Camping Park
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Moorhouse Farm Campsite
Moorhouse Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
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📷 5Campsites · South West England
Quantock Orchard Caravan Park
Quantock Orchard Caravan Park — a campsite in england south west.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
The Carew Arms And Attached Outbuilding
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📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Farmers Arms
The Farmers Arms — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Quantock Gateway Hotel
Quantock Gateway Hotel in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
English Raj Tandoori Restaurant
English Raj Tandoori Restaurant — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: indian. 5-star.
📷 3Historic pubs · South West England
The Chapel
The Chapel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Over Stowey Mound?
- Over Stowey Mound is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA5 1HA), in the parish of Over Stowey.
- What is Over Stowey Mound?
- Over Stowey Mound — a castle in england south west.
- How do I get to Over Stowey Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Crowcombe Heathfield, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA5 1HA.
- Is Over Stowey Mound a protected site?
- Yes — Over Stowey Mound is part of the The Quantocks SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Does Over Stowey Mound charge admission?
- Over Stowey Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Over Stowey Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Crowcombe Heathfield, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA5 1HA.