Castles · South West England
Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort)
In or near Kentisbury.
Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort) — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple · 8.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort) is a castle located in england-south-west, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Roborough Castle is an Iron Age hill fort located in South-West England. This ancient site features earthworks and structures typical of its era, reflecting the defensive strategies of its time. Its historical significance offers insights into early British settlement and fortification.
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- Coordinates
- 51.1222, -3.9728
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Loxhore
- Postcode
- EX31 4SU
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Barnstaple — 8.3 km
Sources
- osm: node/2459912559 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort)?
- Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort) is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX31 4SU), in the parish of Loxhore.
- What is Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort)?
- Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort) — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort)?
- The nearest railway station is Barnstaple, about 8.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX31 4SU.
- Does Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort) charge admission?
- Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Roborough Castle (Iron Age Hill Fort)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX31 4SU. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.