Castles · South West England
Shaftesbury Castle Hill
In or near Stour Provost.
Shaftesbury Castle Hill — a castle in england south east.
Jonathan Hutchins — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham · 5.7 km
About
Shaftesbury Castle Hill is a named castle in england south east, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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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
Shaftesbury Castle Hill is a historic site located in South-East England. It features the remains of a castle that once stood as a significant fortification. The site offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, reflecting its strategic importance in the past. Visitors can explore the earthworks and remnants of the castle structure, which provide insight into the region's medieval history.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0048, -2.2058
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Shaftesbury
- Postcode
- SP7 8GG
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Dorset
- Nearest railway station
- Gillingham — 5.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286290 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shaftesbury Castle Hill?
- Shaftesbury Castle Hill is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP7 8GG), in the parish of Shaftesbury.
- What is Shaftesbury Castle Hill?
- Shaftesbury Castle Hill — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Shaftesbury Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP7 8GG.
- Is Shaftesbury Castle Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Shaftesbury Castle Hill is part of the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Shaftesbury Castle Hill charge admission?
- Shaftesbury Castle Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Shaftesbury Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Gillingham, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP7 8GG.