Castles · South East England
Reading Forbury Hill
In or near Sonning.
Reading Forbury Hill — a castle in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Reading · 0.5 km
About
Reading Forbury Hill is a named castle in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Reading Forbury Hill is a historic site located in South-East England. It is notable for its origins as a medieval castle, although little remains of the original structure. The site is of archaeological interest, reflecting the town's rich history. Visitors can explore the surrounding parkland, which offers views of the nearby town and river.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4571, -0.9665
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG1 3BD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
- Nearest railway station
- Reading — 0.5 km
- Official site
- www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286337 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Reading Forbury Hill?
- Reading Forbury Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 3BD), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- What is Reading Forbury Hill?
- Reading Forbury Hill — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Reading Forbury Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG1 3BD.
- Does Reading Forbury Hill charge admission?
- Reading Forbury Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Reading Forbury Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 3BD.