Castles · South East England
West Dean
In or near Mottisfont.
West Dean — a castle in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dean · 0.4 km
About
West Dean is a named castle in england south east, 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Bentley Wood SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
West Dean is a castle located in South-East England. It is known for its historical significance and architectural features. The site offers visitors a glimpse into the region's past, set within a landscape that reflects its heritage. The castle's grounds may also provide opportunities for exploration and leisure activities.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0463, -1.6350
- District
- Wiltshire
- Parish
- West Dean
- Postcode
- SP5 1JJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Salisbury
- Nearest railway station
- Dean — 0.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286302 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
West Dean Motte
Literary houses · 0.0 km
Borbach Chantry
Historic churches · 0.1 km
West Dean War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.3 km
West Dean
Villages · 0.4 km
Admiralty Down
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km
Church of St Winfred
Historic churches · 1.8 km
East Dean
Villages · 1.9 km
Dean Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
Geoff Parfitt Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.2 km
East Dean Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
Ralph Whitlock
Memorials & monuments · 2.6 km
Holbury Wood camp
Vineyards · 2.8 km
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West Dean Motte
West Dean Motte — a literary house museum in england south east.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Borbach Chantry
Borbach Chantry — Grade I listed church in West Dean, Wiltshire, England, UK.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
West Dean War Memorial
West Dean War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 5Mountains & hills · South East England
Admiralty Down
Admiralty Down — mountain in england south east. Elevation: 150 m.
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Church of St Winfred
Church of St Winfred — church in East Dean, Hampshire, England, UK.
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Green Hill Farm Caravan & Camping Park
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Dean?
- West Dean is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode SP5 1JJ), in the parish of West Dean.
- What is West Dean?
- West Dean — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to West Dean?
- The nearest railway station is Dean, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SP5 1JJ.
- Is West Dean a protected site?
- Yes — West Dean is part of the Bentley Wood SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does West Dean charge admission?
- West Dean typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to West Dean?
- The nearest railway station is Dean, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SP5 1JJ.