Castles · South West England
Sherrington
In or near Codford.
Sherrington — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
David Martin — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Sherrington 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Sherrington is a castle located in South-East England. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features.
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Background
History
There are a number of prehistoric barrows in the parish. Sherrington has the remains of a motte-and-bailey castle, presumed to have been made late in the 11th or early in the 12th century. The village has a large mill pond. The Post Office Directory of Hampshire, Wiltshire, and Dorsetshire (1855) says of Sherrington:
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.1510, -2.0590
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Sherrington
- Postcode
- BA12 0SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South West Wiltshire
Sources
- wikipedia: Sherrington (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sherrington?
- Sherrington is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA12 0SN), in the parish of Sherrington.
- What is Sherrington?
- Sherrington — a castle in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sherrington?
- Drivers can use postcode BA12 0SN.
- Is Sherrington a protected site?
- Yes — Sherrington is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Cranborne Chase & West Wiltshire Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Sherrington charge admission?
- Sherrington typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Sherrington?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BA12 0SN. It sits within the South West Wiltshire parliamentary constituency.