Castles · East Midlands
Shawell
In or near Newton.
Shawell — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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 · 5.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shawell is a castle in england-west-midlands, 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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Place summary
Shawell is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance within the region. The site reflects the architectural styles and defensive needs of its time.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.4180, -1.2001
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- Harborough
- Parish
- Shawell
- Postcode
- LE17 6AE
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Leicestershire
- Nearest railway station
- Rugby — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Shawell (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shawell?
- Shawell is in Leicestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE17 6AE), in the parish of Shawell.
- What is Shawell?
- Shawell — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shawell?
- The nearest railway station is Rugby, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LE17 6AE.
- 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 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LE17 6AE.