Castles · South West England
Sham Castle
In or near Brayford.
Sham Castle — castle in england south west.
Hugh Craddock — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Umberleigh · 8.0 km
About
Sham Castle is a castle located in england south west. A British castle recorded in OpenStreetMap with a heritage quality signal.
Photo gallery
Place summary
Sham Castle is a folly located in South-West England, designed to resemble a castle. It was built in the late 18th century to enhance the landscape of the surrounding area. The structure is not a true castle but serves as an aesthetic feature, reflecting the Romantic ideals of its time. Visitors can appreciate its architecture and the scenic views of the countryside.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.0426, -3.8954
- County
- Devon
- District
- North Devon
- Parish
- Filleigh
- Postcode
- EX32 0RH
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Devon
- Nearest railway station
- Umberleigh — 8 km
Sources
- osm: w556712447 (ODbL)
- wikidata: Q26401355 (CC0)
Other places nearby
Sham Castle
Castles · 0.0 km
Bust Approximately 35 Metres North Of Castle Hill House
Public art & sculpture · 0.2 km
Ugly Bridge Approximately 230 Metres North West Of Castle Hill House
Historic bridges · 0.2 km
Satyr's Temple
Follies · 0.2 km
Castle Hill
Castles · 0.3 km
Black Bridge Approximately 330 Metres South Of Castle Hill House
Historic bridges · 0.6 km
Filleigh
Villages · 1.0 km
Filleigh War Memorial at St Pauls Church
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
Triumphal Arch
Memorials & monuments · 1.4 km
Brembridge Wood, Castle Hill Park
Vineyards · 1.5 km
Brayley Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
Bremridge
Gardens · 2.1 km
Nearby
📷 3Castles · South West England
Sham Castle
Sham Castle — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3Public art & sculpture · South West England
Bust Approximately 35 Metres North Of Castle Hill House
Bust Approximately 35 Metres North Of Castle Hill House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Ugly Bridge Approximately 230 Metres North West Of Castle Hill House
Ugly Bridge Approximately 230 Metres North West Of Castle Hill House — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
📷 3📷 5Castles · South West England
Castle Hill
Castle Hill — castle in england south west.
📷 3Historic bridges · South West England
Black Bridge Approximately 330 Metres South Of Castle Hill House
Black Bridge Approximately 330 Metres South Of Castle Hill House — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sham Castle
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South West England
George Hotel
George Hotel — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Riverside Camping & Caravan Park
Riverside Camping & Caravan Park — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Umberleigh Camping & Caravan Club site.
Umberleigh Camping & Caravan Club site. — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5
📷 5Campsites · South West England
South Town Farm Campsite
South Town Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South West England
Kings Arms Public House
Kings Arms Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Restaurants · South West England
Barum Gate
Barum Gate — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: british. Brand: Table Table.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Marshals Public House
Marshals Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Royal Exchange Public House
Royal Exchange Public House in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South West England
Three Tuns Inn
Three Tuns Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South West England
Cork and Bottle
Cork and Bottle in England South West, United Kingdom.
More castles in this region
Flagship📷 10Castles · South West England
Old Wardour Castle
Old Wardour Castle — Grade I listed castle in Wardour, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Ballands Castle
Ballands Castle — former castle in Somerset, England, UK.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Brownsea Castle
Brownsea Castle — grade II listed Device Fort in Purbeck, United Kingdom.
📷 5Castles · South West England
Castle Hill
Castle Hill — castle in Mere, Wiltshire.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sham Castle?
- Sham Castle is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX32 0RH), in the parish of Filleigh.
- What is Sham Castle?
- Sham Castle — castle in england south west.
- How do I get to Sham Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Umberleigh, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX32 0RH.
- Does Sham Castle charge admission?
- Sham Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Sham Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX32 0RH. It sits within the North Devon parliamentary constituency.