Castles · East Midlands
Shawell
In or near Newton.
Shawell — a castle in england west midlands.
Ian Rob — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby · 4.7 km
About
Shawell is a named castle in england west midlands, 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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Place summary
Shawell is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features. The site reflects the region's medieval heritage and is a point of interest for those exploring the area's history.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4117, -1.2059
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Shawell
- Postcode
- LE17 6AL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby — 4.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286551 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shawell?
- Shawell is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE17 6AL), in the parish of Shawell.
- What is Shawell?
- Shawell — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Shawell?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE17 6AL.
- Does Shawell charge admission?
- Shawell typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Shawell?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE17 6AL.