Castles · South West England
Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle
In or near Bathford.
Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle — castle in england south east.
Neil Owen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa · 1.4 km
About
Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle is a castle located in england south east. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle is located in South-East England. This 18th-century folly was commissioned by Ralph Allen, a notable figure in Bath's history, as part of his estate. It is designed in the Gothic style, serving as a picturesque feature rather than a functional fortress. The castle's distinctive architecture adds to the scenic landscape, making it a point of interest for those exploring the area.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3823, -2.3375
- District
- Bath and North East Somerset
- Parish
- Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area
- Postcode
- BA2 6JG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bath
- Nearest railway station
- Bath Spa — 1.4 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle?
- Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA2 6JG), in the parish of Bath and North East Somerset, unparished area.
- What is Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle?
- Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle — castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA2 6JG.
- Is Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle is part of the Combe Down and Bathampton Down Mines SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle charge admission?
- Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ralph Allen’s Sham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bath Spa, about 1.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA2 6JG.