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The Great Britain Guide

Castles Β· East of England

Pirton Toot Hill

In or near Apsley End.

Pirton Toot Hill β€” a castle in england london.

St Mary, Pirton - geograph.org.uk - 3460222

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Nearest railway station
Hitchin Β· 5.1 km

About

Pirton Toot Hill is a named castle in england london, 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: Chilterns

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Pirton Toot Hill is a castle located in London. It is notable for its historical significance and unique architectural features. The site offers insight into the region's past and is an example of medieval fortifications. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which reflects the landscape's historical context.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.9712, -0.3322
County
Hertfordshire
Parish
Pirton
Postcode
SG5 3QE
Parliamentary constituency
Hitchin
Nearest railway station
Hitchin β€” 5.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

St Mary, Pirton - geograph.org.uk - 3460222πŸ“· 5

Literary houses Β· East of England

Toot Hill

Toot Hill β€” a literary house museum in england london.

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Toot Hill motte and bailey castle and shrunken medieval village at PirtonπŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· East of England

Toot Hill motte and bailey castle and shrunken medieval village at Pirton

Toot Hill motte and bailey castle and shrunken medieval village at Pirton β€” archaeological site in Pirton, Hertfordshire, England, UK.

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St Mary, Pirton - geograph.org.uk - 3460222πŸ“· 5

Villages Β· East of England

Pirton

Pirton β€” a village in england london.

Inn sign - The Fox, Pirton - geograph.org.uk - 7793687πŸ“· 5

Memorials & monuments Β· East of England

Pirton War Memorial, Hertfordshire

Pirton War Memorial, Hertfordshire β€” Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Chestnut tree on Priors Hill, Pirton - geograph.org.uk - 5775160πŸ“· 5

Manor houses Β· East of England

Docwra Manor

Docwra Manor β€” Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-london, United Kingdom.

Close up, Victorian postbox, Pirton Post Office - geograph.org.uk - 4882507πŸ“· 5

Castles Β· East of England

Pirton, Hertfordshire

Pirton, Hertfordshire β€” a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Pirton Toot Hill

Places to stay

The Sun Hotel, Hitchin - geograph.org.uk - 4495745πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East of England

The Sun

The Sun β€” a hotel in england london.

Cross, church and lych-gate, Great Offley - geograph.org.uk - 2080820πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East of England

Offley Place Country House Hotel

Offley Place Country House Hotel β€” a hotel in england london.

β†— offleyplace.com
Elizabeth II postbox on Bedford Road, Barton-le-Clay - geograph.org.uk - 4885317πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East of England

The Bull Hotel

The Bull Hotel β€” a hotel in england london.

St. Mary the Virgin - geograph.org.uk - 3109473πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· East of England

Letchworth Hall Hotel

Letchworth Hall Hotel β€” a hotel in england london.

β†— fairviewhotelscollection.com
Driveway to Wymondley Wood Scout and Guide Camp - geograph.org.uk - 6418630πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· East of England

Wymondley Woods

Wymondley Woods β€” a campsite in england london.

Driveway to Wymondley Wood Scout and Guide Camp - geograph.org.uk - 6418630πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· East of England

Wymondley Wood Scout and Guide Centre

Wymondley Wood Scout and Guide Centre β€” a hostel in england london.

Places to eat & drink

Ickleford , village sign - geograph.org.uk - 7415564πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Old George Inn

The Old George Inn in England East, United Kingdom.

Hitchin - Gray's Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5282633πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Highlander Public House

The Highlander Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Telephone Exchange, Great Offley (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5457392πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Green Man Public House

The Green Man Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

Bucklersbury, Hitchin - geograph.org.uk - 4231302πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

Red Hart

Red Hart in England East, United Kingdom.

Telephone Exchange, Great Offley (1) - geograph.org.uk - 5457392πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Bull Public House

The Bull Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

British Schools Museum, Hitchin - geograph.org.uk - 2261641πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· East of England

The Three Moorhens Public House

The Three Moorhens Public House in England East, United Kingdom.

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Castles Β· East of England

Barnwell Castle

Barnwell Castle β€” castle in Northamptonshire, England, UK.

πŸ‘Άβ†— her.northamptonshire.gov.uk
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Castles Β· East of England

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Castles Β· East of England

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Castles Β· East of England

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Pirton Toot Hill?
Pirton Toot Hill is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG5 3QE), in the parish of Pirton.
What is Pirton Toot Hill?
Pirton Toot Hill β€” a castle in england london.
How do I get to Pirton Toot Hill?
The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG5 3QE.
Is Pirton Toot Hill a protected site?
Yes β€” Pirton Toot Hill is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
Does Pirton Toot Hill charge admission?
Pirton Toot Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Pirton Toot Hill?
The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG5 3QE.