Castles · South West England
Pilsdon
In or near Marshwood.
Pilsdon — a castle in england south west.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne · 8.3 km
About
Pilsdon 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Pilsdon is a castle located in South-West England. Its historical significance is marked by its architectural features, reflecting the region's medieval heritage. Visitors can explore the site and appreciate its landscape, which offers a glimpse into the past. The castle's remains provide insight into the defensive structures typical of its era.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8080, -2.8349
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Broadwindsor
- Postcode
- DT6 5NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- West Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Crewkerne — 8.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285912 (CC BY 4.0)
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Church of St Mary, Pilsdon
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The Lost Pilot
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Lewesdon Hill
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Marshwood War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Payne's Down
Mountains & hills · 2.8 km
Broadwindsor War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.8 km
Foxdown Childrens Farm
Zoos & aquariums · 2.9 km
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Sliding Hill
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Where to eat & stay near Pilsdon
Places to stay
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Bide Yer
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Wytch Wood Camping
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Hawkchurch Country Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Brassica
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Clock House Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pilsdon?
- Pilsdon is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode DT6 5NX), in the parish of Broadwindsor.
- What is Pilsdon?
- Pilsdon — a castle in england south west.
- How do I get to Pilsdon?
- The nearest railway station is Crewkerne, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode DT6 5NX.
- Is Pilsdon a protected site?
- Yes — Pilsdon is part of the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Pilsdon charge admission?
- Pilsdon typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Pilsdon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DT6 5NX. It sits within the West Dorset parliamentary constituency.