Castles · South West England
Selwood, Somerset
In or near Great Elm.
Selwood, Somerset — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Frome · 2.0 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Selwood, Somerset is a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Selwood is a castle located in South-East England, specifically in Somerset. The site is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, though further details on its era or designation are not provided.
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Background
History
Roddenbury Hillfort is a univallate Iron Age hillfort. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and on the Heritage at Risk Register. The ancient Selwood Forest stretched approximately between Gillingham in Dorset and Chippenham in Wiltshire. Between the eighth and early eleventh centuries it was an important boundary between east and west Wessex, and in 705 the bishopric of Sherborn was established for those "west of Selwood". Only a few fragments of the forest now survive. The area was part of the hundred of Frome. The civil parish was created in 1894 from parts of Frome parish. In 1901, an area containing 201 houses was transferred back to Frome, and in 1933 the parish was enlarged by the…
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- Coordinates
- 51.2100, -2.3200
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Selwood
- Postcode
- BA11 5EJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Frome and East Somerset
- Nearest railway station
- Frome — 2 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Selwood, Somerset (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Weigh Bridge Lodge And Attached Wall
Historic bridges · 2.1 km
Rook Lane Chapel
Historic churches · 2.2 km
Argyle House
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Memorial Theatre
Theatres · 2.2 km
Church of St John the Baptist, Frome
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War Memorial in the church forecourt
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
Memorial Theatre
Open-air theatres · 2.2 km
The Old Bath Arms
Restaurants · 2.2 km
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
📷 7Restaurants · South West England
The Old Bath Arms
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Selwood, Somerset?
- Selwood, Somerset is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA11 5EJ), in the parish of Selwood.
- What is Selwood, Somerset?
- Selwood, Somerset — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Selwood, Somerset?
- The nearest railway station is Frome, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA11 5EJ.
- Is Selwood, Somerset a protected site?
- Yes — Selwood, Somerset is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Selwood, Somerset charge admission?
- Selwood, Somerset typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Selwood, Somerset?
- The nearest railway station is Frome, about 2.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA11 5EJ.