Castles · East of England
Renhold Castle
In or near Renhold.
Renhold Castle also known as Howbury, earthwork at Water End Farm, was a medieval castle located in the village of Renhold, in the hundred of Barford, in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Renhold
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns · 6.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Renhold Castle, the nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, located 6.1 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is MK41 0JH. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Renhold Castle also known as Howbury, earthwork at Water End Farm, was a medieval castle located in the village of Renhold, in the hundred of Barford, in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Renhold Castle was a timber motte-and-bailey castle, encased by a moat. It was located 4 miles east of Bedford Castle and a mile south of Great Barford Castle. Only earthworks remain at the site, which is a Scheduled Monument protected by law.
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From the Wikipedia article
Renhold Castle also known as Howbury, earthwork at Water End Farm, was a medieval castle located in the village of Renhold, in the hundred of Barford, in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Renhold Castle was a timber motte-and-bailey castle, encased by a moat. It was located 4 miles east of Bedford Castle and a mile south of Great Barford Castle. Only earthworks remain at the site, which is a Scheduled Monument protected by law.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1488, -0.3837
- District
- Bedford
- Parish
- Renhold
- Postcode
- MK41 0JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Bedfordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Bedford St Johns — 6.1 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Renhold Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Renhold Castle?
- Renhold Castle is in East of England, United Kingdom (postcode MK41 0JH), in the parish of Renhold.
- What is Renhold Castle?
- Renhold Castle also known as Howbury, earthwork at Water End Farm, was a medieval castle located in the village of Renhold, in the hundred of Barford, in the county of Bedfordshire, England. Renhold
- How do I get to Renhold Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 6.1 km away. The nearest town is Renhold. Drivers can use postcode MK41 0JH.
- Who owns Renhold Castle?
- Renhold Castle is owned by | open_to_public =.
- Does Renhold Castle charge admission?
- Renhold Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Renhold Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Bedford St Johns, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode MK41 0JH.