Castles · South East England
Upper Slaughter
In or near Bourton-on-the-Water.
Upper Slaughter — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Bill Boaden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Upper Slaughter 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
Upper Slaughter is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features, reflecting the region's medieval heritage. The site is part of the picturesque Cotswold landscape, characterised by its charming stone buildings and rural surroundings.
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Background
History
The name of the village derives from the Old English word "slohtre" meaning "wet land". In the past, some Roman burial mounds have found on the nearby Copse Hill. Thus, it is very possible that Upper Slaughter was a settlement up to 2,000 years ago. More certainly, the manor of Upper Slaughter is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086; the Slaughter family acquired it in the late 12th century. The current building, on the site of an ancient building, was constructed over many years, starting in the Tudor era. Its crypt is estimated to be from the 14th century. Moreover, Upper Slaughter was the site of a Norman adulterine castle, built by supporters of the Empress Matilda during The Anarchy…
Visiting
Upper Slaughter has served as a location for the television shows Father Brown, Our Mutual Friend and Interceptor, as well as the film The Sailor's Return.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.9060, -1.7770
- County
- Gloucestershire
- District
- Cotswold
- Parish
- Upper Slaughter
- Postcode
- GL54 2QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Cotswolds
- Official site
- neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Upper Slaughter (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upper Slaughter?
- Upper Slaughter is in Gloucestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL54 2QA), in the parish of Upper Slaughter.
- What is Upper Slaughter?
- Upper Slaughter — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Upper Slaughter?
- Drivers can use postcode GL54 2QA.
- Is Upper Slaughter a protected site?
- Yes — Upper Slaughter is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Upper Slaughter charge admission?
- Upper Slaughter typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Upper Slaughter?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode GL54 2QA. It sits within the North Cotswolds parliamentary constituency.