Castles · South West England
Wimborne Mound
In or near Corfe Mullen.
Wimborne Mound — a castle in england south east.
Malc McDonald — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hamworthy · 8.0 km
About
Wimborne Mound 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: River Avon System SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Dorset
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wimborne Mound is a historic earthwork located in South-East England. It is believed to be the site of a former castle, with origins that date back to the medieval period. The mound offers insights into the region's history and landscape, serving as an important archaeological feature. Visitors can explore the site and its surroundings, which provide a glimpse into the area's past.
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- Coordinates
- 50.7952, -1.9923
- District
- Dorset
- Parish
- Wimborne Minster
- Postcode
- BH21 1HP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Mid Dorset and North Poole
- Nearest railway station
- Hamworthy — 8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287603 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wimborne Mound?
- Wimborne Mound is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BH21 1HP), in the parish of Wimborne Minster.
- What is Wimborne Mound?
- Wimborne Mound — a castle in england south east.
- How do I get to Wimborne Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Hamworthy, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BH21 1HP.
- Is Wimborne Mound a protected site?
- Yes — Wimborne Mound is part of the River Avon System SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Dorset National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Wimborne Mound charge admission?
- Wimborne Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Wimborne Mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BH21 1HP. It sits within the Mid Dorset and North Poole parliamentary constituency.