Castles · West Midlands
Wheelbarrow Castle
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Wheelbarrow Castle — castle in Barton-on-the-Heath, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton-in-Marsh · 6.2 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Wheelbarrow Castle, the nearest railway station is Moreton-in-Marsh, located 6.2 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is GL56 0SJ. Entry has limited wheelchair accessibility.
About
Wheelbarrow Castle is a castle in Warwickshire, the West Midlands. Officially recognised as Grade II listed building. The site is within the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Stratford-on-Avon parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Moreton-in-Marsh, about 6.2 km away. Postcode area GL56.
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Heritage listing
Details BARTON ON THE HEATH SP23SE 5/21 Wheelbarrow Castle - II House. Late C17/early C18. Squared coursed limestone with quoins and coped gables. Stone-slate roof with moulded stone end stacks. Central-staircase plan. 2-storey, 3-window range of 3-light mullioned windows to ground floor and 2-light mullioned windows to first floor. C18 plank door, hinged vertically to centre. Moulded wood surround with plain overlight and stone flat arch. C19 timber porch. One C20 skylight. Two C19 casements with wood lintels and one chamfered light to rear. Interior: chamfered spine beams and large open fireplace, faced C19. Central winder staircase. Stone steps lead down to beer cellar. Formerly a coaching inn. Listing NGR: SP2664831121 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 305956 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Cotswolds
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wheelbarrow Castle is a Grade II listed castle located in Little Compton, Warwickshire, within the West Midlands region. It is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in the Cotswolds.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9779, -1.6134
- County
- Warwickshire
- District
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Parish
- Little Compton
- Postcode
- GL56 0SJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stratford-on-Avon
- Nearest railway station
- Moreton-in-Marsh — 6.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26274420 (CC0)
- commons: Wheelbarrow Castle, Barton-on-the-Heath 02.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wheelbarrow Castle?
- Wheelbarrow Castle is in Warwickshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode GL56 0SJ), in the parish of Little Compton.
- What is Wheelbarrow Castle?
- Wheelbarrow Castle — castle in Barton-on-the-Heath, Stratford-on-Avon, Warwickshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Wheelbarrow Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton-in-Marsh, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode GL56 0SJ.
- Is Wheelbarrow Castle a listed building?
- Wheelbarrow Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Wheelbarrow Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Wheelbarrow Castle is part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Wheelbarrow Castle charge admission?
- Wheelbarrow Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Wheelbarrow Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Moreton-in-Marsh, about 6.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode GL56 0SJ.