Castles · South West England
Taunton
In or near Comeytrowe.
Taunton — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Taunton is a castle in england-south-west, 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
- National Nature Reserve: SOMERSET WETLANDS
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Taunton is a historic castle located in South-West England. It is notable for its role in the English Civil War and features a mix of architectural styles reflecting its long history. The castle is a scheduled monument, highlighting its significance in the region.
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Background
History
The town name derives from "Town on the River Tone" or Tone Town. Cambria Farm, which now hosts a park and ride close to the M5 motorway Junction 25, was the site of Bronze and Iron Age settlement and a Roman farm. There was a Romano-British village near the suburb of Holway. Taunton was important in Anglo-Saxon times as a burh with a mint. The bishops of Winchester owned the manor, and obtained the first charter for their "men of Taunton" from King Edward in 904, freeing them from all royal and county tribute. Some time before Domesday, Taunton became a borough with privileges and a population of some 1,500, but declined; the county-town status passed to Taunton about 1366. Between 1209…
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- Coordinates
- 51.0190, -3.1000
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Taunton
- Postcode
- TA1 1XX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Taunton and Wellington
- Nearest railway station
- Taunton — 0.5 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Taunton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Taunton?
- Taunton is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA1 1XX), in the parish of Taunton.
- What is Taunton?
- Taunton — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Taunton?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA1 1XX.
- Is Taunton a protected site?
- Yes — Taunton is part of the SOMERSET WETLANDS National Nature Reserve.
- Does Taunton charge admission?
- Taunton typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Taunton?
- The nearest railway station is Taunton, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA1 1XX.