Castles · South West England
Taynton Parva
In or near Luxley.
Taynton Parva — a castle in england west midlands.
Peter Whatley — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester · 9.8 km
About
Taynton Parva 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 Parva is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance within the region. The castle's architecture reflects the era in which it was built, showcasing features typical of its time. Visitors can expect to explore the remnants of this historical site, which provide insight into the area's past.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9042, -2.3673
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Forest of Dean
- Parish
- Taynton
- Postcode
- GL19 3AH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Forest of Dean
- Nearest railway station
- Gloucester — 9.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286447 (CC BY 4.0)
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Taynton Parva?
- Taynton Parva is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL19 3AH), in the parish of Taynton.
- What is Taynton Parva?
- Taynton Parva — a castle in england west midlands.
- How do I get to Taynton Parva?
- The nearest railway station is Gloucester, about 9.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL19 3AH.
- Is Taynton Parva a protected site?
- Yes — Taynton Parva is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Taynton Parva charge admission?
- Taynton Parva typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Taynton Parva?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL19 3AH. It sits within the Forest of Dean parliamentary constituency.