Castles · West Midlands
Ratley
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Ratley is a village in the civil parish of Ratley and Upton, Stratford-on-Avon District, Warwickshire, England. The population of the civil parish in 2011 was 327. It is on the northwest side of the E
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ratley is a village in the civil parish of Ratley and Upton, Stratford-on-Avon District, Warwickshire, England. The population of the civil parish in 2011 was 327. It is on the northwest side of the Edge Hill escarpment about 200 metres (660 ft) above sea level. The village is close to the county border with north Oxfordshire, some 7 miles northwest of Banbury, the closest town.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Ratley is a village in the civil parish of Ratley and Upton, Stratford-on-Avon District, Warwickshire, England. The population of the civil parish in 2011 was 327. It is on the northwest side of the Edge Hill escarpment about 200 metres (660 ft) above sea level. The village is close to the county border with north Oxfordshire, some 7 miles northwest of Banbury, the closest town.
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Background
History
The remains of a 12th-century motte and bailey castle are just outside the village, which were designated a Scheduled monument in 1961. The Church of England parish church is Decorated Gothic and almost all of it was built in the 14th century. It is one of a few churches in England dedicated to St. Peter ad Vincula and is designated a Grade II* listed building. The Battle of Edge Hill, the first battle of the English Civil War, was fought very near the village. The former Church of England school and local Post Office buildings are still standing but have been converted into houses. Upton House is less than 1 mi from the village. It houses a fine art collection and is managed by the…
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- Coordinates
- 52.1236, -1.4434
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Ratley and Upton
- Postcode
- OX15 6DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kenilworth and Southam
Sources
- wikipedia: Ratley (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ratley?
- Ratley is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX15 6DT), in the parish of Ratley and Upton.
- What is Ratley?
- Ratley is a village in the civil parish of Ratley and Upton, Stratford-on-Avon District, Warwickshire, England. The population of the civil parish in 2011 was 327. It is on the northwest side of the E
- How do I get to Ratley?
- Drivers can use postcode OX15 6DT.
- Is Ratley a protected site?
- Yes — Ratley is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Ratley charge admission?
- Ratley typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ratley?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX15 6DT. It sits within the Kenilworth and Southam parliamentary constituency.