Castles · East Midlands
Pilton Mound
In or near Pilton.
Pilton Mound — a castle in england west midlands.
Alan Murray-Rust — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham · 9.8 km
About
Pilton Mound is a named castle in england west midlands, 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
Pilton Mound is a motte-and-bailey castle located in the West Midlands. This historic site features an artificial mound, typical of medieval fortifications, which was once the centre of a defensive settlement. The site reflects the architectural style and military strategies of the period. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which includes remnants of the bailey and views of the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6109, -0.6309
- District
- Rutland
- Parish
- North Luffenham
- Postcode
- LE15 9PB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Rutland and Stamford
- Nearest railway station
- Oakham — 9.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287545 (CC BY 4.0)
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Luffenham Hall
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, South Luffenham
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St Nicholas' Church, Pilton
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Pilton
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South Luffenham Village Sign
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Barrowden Village Sign
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Luffenham Hall
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Church of St Mary the Virgin, South Luffenham
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South Luffenham
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Where to eat & stay near Pilton Mound
Places to stay
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Cuckoo Farm Camp Site
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Lyndon Top
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The Paddock
The Paddock — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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The White Swan Public House And Attached Carriage Arch
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Hatton Arms Inn
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📷 5Historic pubs · East Midlands
The Scotgate Public House
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pilton Mound?
- Pilton Mound is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE15 9PB), in the parish of North Luffenham.
- What is Pilton Mound?
- Pilton Mound — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Pilton Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Oakham, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE15 9PB.
- Does Pilton Mound charge admission?
- Pilton Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Pilton Mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE15 9PB. It sits within the Rutland and Stamford parliamentary constituency.