Castles · South West England
Prideaux Castle
In or near Rescorla.
Prideaux Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Rod Allday — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Par · 2.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Prideaux Castle is a castle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Prideaux Castle is the remains of an Iron Age multivallate hillfort located in Cornwall. Visitors can explore the earthwork remains, which include a circular area surrounded by multiple ramparts and traces of historical structures.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cornwall
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Prideaux Castle is a historic castle located in South-West England. It is known for its architectural significance and is a designated listed building.
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- Coordinates
- 50.3689, -4.7305
- District
- Cornwall
- Parish
- Luxulyan
- Postcode
- PL24 2SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- South East Cornwall
- Nearest railway station
- Par — 2.4 km
- Official site
- www.pastscape.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/1767749620 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Prideaux Castle?
- Prideaux Castle is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode PL24 2SS), in the parish of Luxulyan.
- What is Prideaux Castle?
- Prideaux Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Prideaux Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode PL24 2SS.
- Is Prideaux Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Prideaux Castle is part of the Cornwall National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Prideaux Castle charge admission?
- Prideaux Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Prideaux Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Par, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PL24 2SS.