Castles · South East England
Segsbury or Letcombe Castle (iron age fort)
In or near Fawley.
Segsbury or Letcombe Castle (iron age fort) — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Segsbury or Letcombe Castle (iron age fort) is a castle located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Wessex Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Segsbury, also known as Letcombe Castle, is an Iron Age fort located in South-East England. This archaeological site features remnants of ancient earthworks, indicative of its historical significance as a defensive structure.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5579, -1.4460
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- Vale of White Horse
- Parish
- Letcombe Regis
- Postcode
- OX12 9LG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Didcot and Wantage
Sources
- osm: way/349613845 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Segsbury or Letcombe Castle (iron age fort)?
- Segsbury or Letcombe Castle (iron age fort) is in Oxfordshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode OX12 9LG), in the parish of Letcombe Regis.
- What is Segsbury or Letcombe Castle (iron age fort)?
- Segsbury or Letcombe Castle (iron age fort) — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Segsbury or Letcombe Castle (iron age fort)?
- Drivers can use postcode OX12 9LG.
- Is Segsbury or Letcombe Castle (iron age fort) a protected site?
- Yes — Segsbury or Letcombe Castle (iron age fort) is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB) and the North Wessex Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Segsbury or Letcombe Castle (iron age fort) charge admission?
- Segsbury or Letcombe Castle (iron age fort) typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Segsbury or Letcombe Castle (iron age fort)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX12 9LG. It sits within the Didcot and Wantage parliamentary constituency.