Natural landmarks · East Midlands
Queen's Sconce
In or near Winthorpe.
Queen's Sconce — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
Jonathan Thacker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Newark Castle · 1.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Queen's Sconce is a other located in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Queen's Sconce is a historical earthwork located in the East Midlands. It is a notable example of a 17th-century fortification, originally constructed as part of the defences during the English Civil War. The site is a Scheduled Monument, reflecting its significance in British heritage.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 53.0688, -0.8216
- County
- Nottinghamshire
- District
- Newark and Sherwood
- Parish
- Newark
- Postcode
- NG24 4RZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Newark
- Nearest railway station
- Newark Castle — 1.4 km
Sources
- osm: way/1078018057 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Queen's Sconce?
- Queen's Sconce is in Nottinghamshire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode NG24 4RZ), in the parish of Newark.
- What is Queen's Sconce?
- Queen's Sconce — a other in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Queen's Sconce?
- The nearest railway station is Newark Castle, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode NG24 4RZ.
- Is Queen's Sconce free to visit?
- Yes, Queen's Sconce is free to enter.
- How do I get to Queen's Sconce?
- The nearest railway station is Newark Castle, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NG24 4RZ.