Follies · South West England
The Ragged Castle
In or near Sopworth.
The Ragged Castle — Folly or eyecatcher.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Ragged Castle is a folly in South-East England — built more for the eye than for any practical purpose, and a reminder of the British landscape's appetite for the eccentric. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency. Postcode area GL9.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ragged Castle is a folly located in Sopworth, South-East England, within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Its distinctive architectural style adds interest to the landscape, reflecting the area's historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5734, -2.2828
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- Sopworth
- Postcode
- GL9 1DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Cotswolds
Sources
- osm: w556776092 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Ragged Castle?
- The Ragged Castle is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode GL9 1DN), in the parish of Sopworth.
- What is The Ragged Castle?
- The Ragged Castle — Folly or eyecatcher.
- How do I get to The Ragged Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode GL9 1DN.
- Is The Ragged Castle a protected site?
- Yes — The Ragged Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Is The Ragged Castle free to visit?
- Yes, The Ragged Castle is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Ragged Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL9 1DN. It sits within the South Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.