Castles · South East England
Rotherfield Greys Castle
In or near Fawley.
Rotherfield Greys Castle, initially known as Retherfield Castle, is a 14th-century fortified manor house built in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire. Only the ruins of a single tower and a section of curt
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Somersham · 3.8 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Rotherfield Greys Castle, initially known as Retherfield Castle, is a 14th-century fortified manor house built in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire. Only the ruins of a single tower and a section of curtain wall survives, of which is associated with Greys Court, a Tudor country house. The castle is owned by the National Trust.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2018
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Rotherfield Greys Castle, initially known as Retherfield Castle, is a 14th-century fortified manor house built in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire. Only the ruins of a single tower and a section of curtain wall survives, of which is associated with Greys Court, a Tudor country house. The castle is owned by the National Trust.
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Background
History
The earliest mention of a manor at Rotherfield Greys, then known as Retherfield, was in 1283 during the reign of King Edward I. The current castle at Rotherfield Greys, which was probably not built for defensive purposes, replaced this manor and it was built circa 1347 after being crenelated by Johannes de Grey de Retherfeld on 10 December 1346. The east front, which was destroyed during the English Civil War, was extended around 1600 by William Knollys and the castle was slighted during the English Civil War; it has been in ruins since . It is a Grade I listed building, along with the rest of Greys Court. Of the surviving ruins, one tower is set obliquely at the north angle, the other…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5453, -0.9542
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- South Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Rotherfield Greys
- Postcode
- RG9 4PG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Henley and Thame
- Phone
- +44 1491628529
- Nearest railway station
- Somersham — 3.8 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Rotherfield Greys Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rotherfield Greys Castle?
- Rotherfield Greys Castle is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG9 4PG), in the parish of Rotherfield Greys.
- What is Rotherfield Greys Castle?
- Rotherfield Greys Castle, initially known as Retherfield Castle, is a 14th-century fortified manor house built in Rotherfield Greys, Oxfordshire. Only the ruins of a single tower and a section of curt
- How do I get to Rotherfield Greys Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Somersham, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG9 4PG.
- Is Rotherfield Greys Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Rotherfield Greys Castle is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Rotherfield Greys Castle charge admission?
- Rotherfield Greys Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rotherfield Greys Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Somersham, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG9 4PG.