Castles · East Midlands
Woodcroft Castle
In or near Marholm.
Woodcroft Castle — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
Mike Bardill — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Gunwade (FMR) · 6.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Woodcroft Castle is a castle in england-london, 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
Woodcroft Castle is a castle located in London. It is noted for its unique architectural style and historical significance in the region. The castle remains a point of interest for those studying London's fortifications and heritage.
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Background
History
Woodcroft Castle was built at the end of the 13th century near the city of Peterborough in the Soke of Peterborough (now in Cambridgeshire). The medieval portions of the castle today include the front range, the circular tower, and the gatehouse. There is debate as to whether the castle originally followed a normal Edwardian quadrilateral design, of which most has since been lost, or if it was never completed. Early Tudor additions (late 1400s) retained these medieval elements in the current design. Woodcroft Castle was briefly held by the Royalists during the Second English Civil War and was attacked and taken by Parliamentarian forces in June 1648. Michael Hudson, commander of the…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.6263, -0.3172
- District
- Peterborough
- Parish
- Etton
- Postcode
- PE6 7HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North West Cambridgeshire
- Nearest railway station
- Gunwade (FMR) — 6.6 km
Sources
- wikipedia: Woodcroft Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Woodcroft Castle?
- Woodcroft Castle is in London, United Kingdom (postcode PE6 7HA), in the parish of Etton.
- What is Woodcroft Castle?
- Woodcroft Castle — a castle in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Woodcroft Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Gunwade (FMR), about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode PE6 7HA.
- Does Woodcroft Castle charge admission?
- Woodcroft Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Woodcroft Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Gunwade (FMR), about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode PE6 7HA.