Castles · South East England
Rowland's Castle
In or near Purbrook.
Rowlands Castle is a village and civil parish in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It is 2.9 miles (4.7 km) north of Havant, on the Hampshire/West Sussex border. The focal point of th
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rowlands Castle · 0.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Rowland's Castle, the nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, located just 0.2 km away. Entry to the castle is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users. The postcode for navigation is PO9 6AB.
About
Rowlands Castle is a village and civil parish in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It is 2.9 miles (4.7 km) north of Havant, on the Hampshire/West Sussex border. The focal point of the village is the village green which is shaped somewhat like a lung. Surrounded by roads it is about 250 yards (230 m) long and about 40 yards (37 m) wide at its eastern end while tapering to almost a point at the western end near the railway arch. The village takes its name from a motte-and-bailey castle, the remains of which are situated to the south of Redhill Road and west of the railway line, east of the current centre of the village.
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Summary from the official site
Rowland's Castle is a historical site featuring the remains of a motte and bailey castle, which has been significantly altered over time due to quarrying. Visitors can observe the remnants of the castle's structure, including a raised mound and fragments of masonry, which provide insight into its medieval past.
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From the Wikipedia article
Rowlands Castle is a village and civil parish in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It is 2.9 miles (4.7 km) north of Havant, on the Hampshire/West Sussex border. The focal point of the village is the village green which is shaped somewhat like a lung. Surrounded by roads it is about 250 yards (230 m) long and about 40 yards (37 m) wide at its eastern end while tapering to almost a point at the western end near the railway arch. The village takes its name from a motte-and-bailey castle, the remains of which are situated to the south of Redhill Road and west of the railway line, east of the current centre of the village.
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Background
History
Evidence the Romans made pottery, brick and tiles in the Rowland's Castle vicinity has been uncovered, and this would have been aided due to the availability of suitable clay. but was abandoned by the 15th century. The site was damaged by the railway and quarrying in the 19th century, and now only the earthworks and a few small areas of wall remain.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8912, -0.9601
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- East Hampshire
- Parish
- Rowlands Castle
- Postcode
- PO9 6AB
- Parliamentary constituency
- East Hampshire
- Nearest railway station
- Rowlands Castle — 0.2 km
- Official site
- www.gatehouse-gazetteer.info
Sources
- wikipedia: Rowland's Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rowland's Castle?
- Rowland's Castle is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode PO9 6AB), in the parish of Rowlands Castle.
- What is Rowland's Castle?
- Rowlands Castle is a village and civil parish in the East Hampshire district of Hampshire, England. It is 2.9 miles (4.7 km) north of Havant, on the Hampshire/West Sussex border. The focal point of th
- How do I get to Rowland's Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode PO9 6AB.
- Is Rowland's Castle free to visit?
- Yes, Rowland's Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to Rowland's Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Rowlands Castle, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PO9 6AB.