Castles · North East England
Ros Castle fort
In or near Chillingham.
Ros Castle fort — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Oliver Dixon — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ros Castle fort is a castle located in scotland-central, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bewick and Beanley Moors SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Northumberland Shore SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Northumberland Coast
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ros Castle fort is a historic castle located in central Scotland. It is notable for its defensive structure, which reflects the strategic importance of the site during its period of use. The fort remains a significant example of Scotland's medieval military architecture.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5217, -1.8731
- District
- Northumberland
- Parish
- Chillingham
- Postcode
- NE66 4EG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Northumberland
Sources
- osm: way/111106345 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ros Castle fort?
- Ros Castle fort is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode NE66 4EG), in the parish of Chillingham.
- What is Ros Castle fort?
- Ros Castle fort — a castle in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ros Castle fort?
- Drivers can use postcode NE66 4EG.
- Is Ros Castle fort a protected site?
- Yes — Ros Castle fort is part of the Bewick and Beanley Moors SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Northumberland Shore SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Ros Castle fort charge admission?
- Ros Castle fort typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ros Castle fort?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode NE66 4EG. It sits within the North Northumberland parliamentary constituency.