Castles · East Midlands
Whitwick
In or near Swannington.
Whitwick — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Whitwick is a castle in england-east-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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Place summary
Whitwick is a castle located in the East Midlands. It is known for its historical significance and remains a notable structure in the region.
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Background
History
One of the earliest mentions of the place, as Witewic, is in the Domesday Book of 1086, the name of the settlement possibly meaning either guardhouse'"The White Farm" or "Hwita's Farm" The last two appear to rely on later meanings for both particles Wite and Wik and may have been a reference to the outcrop of white sandstone found here. It was listed amongst the lands given to Hugh de Grandmesnil by King William I. There was said to be land for half a plough and woodland which was a furlong by half a furlong. Its value was two shillings.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7403, -1.3556
- County
- Leicestershire
- District
- North West Leicestershire
- Parish
- Whitwick
- Postcode
- LE67 5DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Leicestershire
Sources
- wikipedia: Whitwick (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Whitwick?
- Whitwick is in Leicestershire, the East Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode LE67 5DT), in the parish of Whitwick.
- What is Whitwick?
- Whitwick — a castle in england-east-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Whitwick?
- Drivers can use postcode LE67 5DT.
- Does Whitwick charge admission?
- Whitwick typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Whitwick?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode LE67 5DT. It sits within the North West Leicestershire parliamentary constituency.