Castles · East of England
Pleshey Castle
In or near Chignall St James.
Pleshey Castle — a castle in East of England, United Kingdom.
Clint Mann — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Chelmsford · 8.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Pleshey Castle is a castle located in East of England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Pleshey Castle is a historic castle located in London. It is notable for its medieval origins and remains as a scheduled monument. The castle's substantial earthworks and ruins reflect its significance during the 12th century.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8037, 0.4140
- County
- Essex
- District
- Chelmsford
- Parish
- Pleshey
- Postcode
- CM3 1HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Essex
- Nearest railway station
- Chelmsford — 8.4 km
- Official site
- www.chelmsford.gov.uk
Sources
- osm: way/1078016936 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Pleshey Castle?
- Pleshey Castle is in Essex, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode CM3 1HE), in the parish of Pleshey.
- What is Pleshey Castle?
- Pleshey Castle — a castle in East of England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Pleshey Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Chelmsford, about 8.4 km away. The nearest town is Chignall St James. Drivers can use postcode CM3 1HE.
- Does Pleshey Castle charge admission?
- Pleshey Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Pleshey Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode CM3 1HE. It sits within the North West Essex parliamentary constituency.