Castles · South West England
Widworthy Castle Hill
In or near Cotleigh.
Widworthy Castle Hill — a castle in england south west.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Honiton · 4.9 km
About
Widworthy Castle Hill is a named castle in england south west, 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: East Devon
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Blackdown Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Widworthy Castle Hill is a historic castle located in South-West England. It is known for its strategic position and remnants of fortifications. The site reflects the region's medieval architecture and history. Visitors to the area can explore the surrounding landscape and appreciate the castle's enduring presence.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7895, -3.1185
- County
- Devon
- District
- East Devon
- Parish
- Widworthy
- Postcode
- EX14 9JR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Honiton and Sidmouth
- Nearest railway station
- Honiton — 4.9 km
- Official site
- thegreatbritainguide.com
Sources
- manual: geonames-6285907 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Widworthy Castle Hill?
- Widworthy Castle Hill is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX14 9JR), in the parish of Widworthy.
- What is Widworthy Castle Hill?
- Widworthy Castle Hill — a castle in england south west.
- How do I get to Widworthy Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Honiton, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX14 9JR.
- Is Widworthy Castle Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Widworthy Castle Hill is part of the East Devon National Landscape (AONB) and the Blackdown Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Widworthy Castle Hill charge admission?
- Widworthy Castle Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Widworthy Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Honiton, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX14 9JR.