Castles · South West England
Port Eliot
In or near St Germans.
Port Eliot — castle in england south west.
Michael Garlick — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- St Germans · 0.3 km
About
Port Eliot is a castle located in england south west. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lynher Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Tamar Valley
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Port Eliot is a historic castle located in South-West England. This structure is notable for its architectural significance and historical context. It has been a prominent site in the region, reflecting the evolution of English heritage. The castle's grounds also host various events throughout the year, attracting visitors interested in culture and history.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3972, -4.3094
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- St. Germans
- Postcode
- PL12 5ND
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- St Germans — 0.3 km
- Official site
- www.porteliot.co.uk
Sources
- osm: w262826888 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q7230603 (CC0)
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Port Eliot
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St Germans Viaduct
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Port Eliot
Port Eliot in the parish of St Germans, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, is the ancestral seat of the Eliot family, whose present head is Albert Eliot, 11th Earl of St Germans. Port Eliot comprises
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Port Eliot?
- Port Eliot is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL12 5ND), in the parish of St. Germans.
- What is Port Eliot?
- Port Eliot — castle in england south west.
- How do I get to Port Eliot?
- The nearest railway station is St Germans, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL12 5ND.
- Is Port Eliot a protected site?
- Yes — Port Eliot is part of the Lynher Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Tamar Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Port Eliot charge admission?
- Port Eliot typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Port Eliot?
- The nearest railway station is St Germans, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL12 5ND.