Castles · North West England
Penwortham Castle Hill
In or near Preston.
Penwortham Castle Hill — a castle in england north west.

Bill Boaden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Preston · 1.0 km
About
Penwortham Castle Hill is a named castle in england north 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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Place summary
Penwortham Castle Hill is a historic site located in North-West England. It is the remains of a medieval castle, notable for its earthworks and the remnants of a motte and bailey structure. The site offers insights into the region's defensive architecture and history, reflecting its significance during the medieval period. Visitors can explore the earthworks and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 53.7558, -2.7228
- County
- Lancashire
- District
- South Ribble
- Parish
- Penwortham
- Postcode
- PR1 0BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Ribble
- Nearest railway station
- Preston — 1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287024 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Penwortham Castle Hill?
- Penwortham Castle Hill is in Lancashire, North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PR1 0BP), in the parish of Penwortham.
- What is Penwortham Castle Hill?
- Penwortham Castle Hill — a castle in england north west.
- How do I get to Penwortham Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Preston, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode PR1 0BP.
- Does Penwortham Castle Hill charge admission?
- Penwortham Castle Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Penwortham Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Preston, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PR1 0BP.