Castles · South East England
Swerford Castle
In or near South Newington.
Swerford Castle — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Derek Harper — 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
Swerford Castle 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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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Swerford Castle is a castle located in the West Midlands. Its historical significance is underscored by its designation as a scheduled monument. The site reflects the region's medieval heritage.
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Background
History
Swerford Castle was built in a motte and bailey design in the 12th century. It was positioned so as to overlook the local ford of the River Swere and the village of Swerford. Archaeological remains suggest that the castle was probably constructed during the years of the Anarchy, probably by the same family that built Ascot d'Oilly Castle. The central motte is 18 m wide in diameter on top, and 30 m in diameter at the base, and 4 m tall; the wider bailey is approximately 52 m by 42 m, with a deep ditch. The remains today are a scheduled monument.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.9771, -1.4598
- County
- Oxfordshire
- District
- West Oxfordshire
- Parish
- Swerford
- Postcode
- OX7 4AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Banbury
Sources
- wikipedia: Swerford Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swerford Castle?
- Swerford Castle is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX7 4AX), in the parish of Swerford.
- What is Swerford Castle?
- Swerford Castle — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swerford Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode OX7 4AX.
- Is Swerford Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Swerford Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Swerford Castle charge admission?
- Swerford Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Swerford Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode OX7 4AX. It sits within the Banbury parliamentary constituency.