Castles · South East England
St Andrews Castle
In or near Hamble-le-Rice.
St Andrews Castle — a castle in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Piccadilly · 2.2 km
About
St Andrews Castle 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Hythe to Calshot Marshes SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Solent & Southampton Water
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Andrews Castle is a historic castle located in South-East England. It is notable for its medieval architecture and strategic coastal position. The castle ruins are a reminder of the turbulent history of the region and offer insights into the past. Visitors can explore the remains and enjoy views of the surrounding landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 50.8514, -1.3209
- County
- Hampshire
- District
- Eastleigh
- Parish
- Hamble-le-Rice
- Postcode
- SO31 4QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hamble Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Piccadilly — 2.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286296 (CC BY 4.0)
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Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common
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Hamble-le-Rice War Memorial
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Hamble-le-Rice
Towns & cities · 0.9 km
A
Piers · 1.1 km
C
Piers · 1.2 km
River Hamble
Museums · 1.2 km
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Promontory defined by an Iron Age linear earthwork, St Andrew's Castle and additional remains on Hamble Common
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Andrews Castle?
- St Andrews Castle is in Hampshire, South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SO31 4QG), in the parish of Hamble-le-Rice.
- What is St Andrews Castle?
- St Andrews Castle — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to St Andrews Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Piccadilly, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SO31 4QG.
- Is St Andrews Castle a protected site?
- Yes — St Andrews Castle is part of the Hythe to Calshot Marshes SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Lee-on-The Solent to Itchen Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does St Andrews Castle charge admission?
- St Andrews Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to St Andrews Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Piccadilly, about 2.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SO31 4QG.