Where is Taynton, Gloucestershire?

Taynton, Gloucestershire is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL19 3AW), in the parish of Taynton.

How do I get to Taynton, Gloucestershire?

Drivers can use postcode GL19 3AW.

Is Taynton, Gloucestershire a protected site?

Yes — Taynton, Gloucestershire is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).

Does Taynton, Gloucestershire charge admission?

Taynton, Gloucestershire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Taynton, Gloucestershire?

Drivers can navigate to postcode GL19 3AW. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.

Castles · South West England

Taynton, Gloucestershire

In or near Luxley.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

Taynton, Gloucestershire — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Taynton village sign - geograph.org.uk - 2309657 — Philip Halling — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Taynton, Gloucestershire 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

Taynton is a castle located in Gloucestershire, within the West Midlands region. It is notable for its historical significance, though specific details regarding its era and architectural style are not provided.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Background

History

Taynton is listed in the 1086 Domesday Book as being a manor of 6 hides, previously held by the Saxon lord Alwin and since the Norman Conquest by William Goizenboded. The manor then passed to the Du Boys family and then, by marriage, to the Ferrers family (later Viscount Hereford). In 1601, the Crown reclaimed the manor, following the execution of Sir Christopher Blount. The manor was later sold to a succession of owners, including Sir Robert Parkhurst (d.1636) and Thomas Pury MP (d.1693). The first village school was founded in 1712, and a dedicated school building was erected in 1883. In 1870–72, John Marius Wilson recorded the population as 689;

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.8940, -2.3980
County: Gloucestershire
District: Forest of Dean
Parish: Taynton
Postcode: GL19 3AW
Parliamentary constituency: Forest of Dean

Sources

wikipedia: Taynton, Gloucestershire (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Public art & sculpture · South West England

Taynton Village Sign

Taynton Village Sign — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Taynton, St Lawrence's Church - geograph.org.uk - 6229845

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Memorials & monuments · South West England

Taynton War Memorial

Taynton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

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Literary houses · South West England

Motte in Castle Hill Wood, Huntley

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Castles · South West England

Taynton Castle Wood

Taynton Castle Wood — a castle in england west midlands.

Parkland, Huntley Manor - geograph.org.uk - 2189406

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Manor houses · South West England

Huntley Manor

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Literary houses · South West England

Medieval defensive and settlement complex at Taynton Parva, 400m north west of Moorfields Farm

Medieval defensive and settlement complex at Taynton Parva, 400m north west of Moorfields Farm — a literary house museum in england west midlands.

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Where to eat & stay near Taynton, Gloucestershire

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Campsites · West Midlands

Haywood Farm Caravan and Camping Park

Haywood Farm Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in england west midlands.

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Campsites · South West England

Greenway Farm Campsite

Greenway Farm Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.

Free↗ greenwayfarm.org

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Barber's Bridge Civil War monument - geograph.org.uk - 7743449

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Restaurants · South West England

The Dark Barn

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Historic pubs · South West England

Dick Whittington Tavern

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The Pelican Inn - geograph.org.uk - 7403886

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Historic pubs · South West England

The Pelican Inn

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Historic pubs · South West England

The Tall Ships Public House

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Historic pubs · South West England

Fountain Inn

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Taynton, Gloucestershire?: Taynton, Gloucestershire is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL19 3AW), in the parish of Taynton.
What is Taynton, Gloucestershire?: Taynton, Gloucestershire — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Taynton, Gloucestershire?: Drivers can use postcode GL19 3AW.
Is Taynton, Gloucestershire a protected site?: Yes — Taynton, Gloucestershire is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
Does Taynton, Gloucestershire charge admission?: Taynton, Gloucestershire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Taynton, Gloucestershire?: Drivers can navigate to postcode GL19 3AW. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.

Plan your visit

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