Castles · South West England
Taynton Castle Wood
In or near Luxley.
Taynton Castle Wood — a castle in england west midlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Taynton Castle Wood is a named castle in england west midlands, 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Taynton Castle Wood is located in the West Midlands. This site features the remains of a medieval castle, notable for its historical significance. Visitors can explore the wooded area that surrounds the castle remnants, offering a glimpse into the region's past. The site is a quiet spot for those interested in history and nature alike.
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- Coordinates
- 51.8880, -2.4152
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Taynton
- Postcode
- GL19 3HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286446 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Taynton Castle Wood?
- Taynton Castle Wood is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL19 3HJ), in the parish of Taynton.
- What is Taynton Castle Wood?
- Taynton Castle Wood — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Taynton Castle Wood?
- Drivers can use postcode GL19 3HJ.
- Is Taynton Castle Wood a protected site?
- Yes — Taynton Castle Wood is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Taynton Castle Wood charge admission?
- Taynton Castle Wood typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Taynton Castle Wood?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL19 3HJ. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.