Castles · East of England
Wymondley Castle
In or near Weston.
Wymondley Castle — ruined castle in Great Wymondley, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hitchin · 2.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
Wymondley Castle is located in North Hertfordshire, postcode SG4 7ES. The nearest railway station is Hitchin, which is 2.4 km away. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Wymondley Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Wikidata describes it as: "ruined castle in Great Wymondley, England". Coordinates: 51.9415°, -0.2337°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Wymondley Castle, also known as Great Wymondley Castle, is a ruined castle in the village of Great Wymondley, near Hitchin in Hertfordshire, England. It has been seen as being part of a group of unlicensed (adulterine) castles in Hertfordshire, including Pirton and Therfield. The castle was possibly erected by the Argentein family, who were of Norman origin. They were lords of the manor and are associated with St Mary's church near the castle which dates from the 12th century.
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Background
Description
Only earthworks remain. The castle is of the "motte and bailey" type. It is set in a rectangular feature which Historic England describes as a "manorial enclosure". This feature possibly dates from Roman times (there is evidence of Roman occupation). Historic England suggests archaeological investigation is needed to establish its use.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9415, -0.2337
- County
- Hertfordshire
- District
- North Hertfordshire
- Parish
- Wymondley
- Postcode
- SG4 7ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hitchin
- Nearest railway station
- Hitchin — 2.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24660680 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Wymondley Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Motte and Bailey. - geograph.org.uk - 107760.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wymondley Castle?
- Wymondley Castle is in Hertfordshire, London, United Kingdom (postcode SG4 7ES), in the parish of Wymondley.
- What is Wymondley Castle?
- Wymondley Castle — ruined castle in Great Wymondley, England.
- How do I get to Wymondley Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SG4 7ES.
- Does Wymondley Castle charge admission?
- Wymondley Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Wymondley Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hitchin, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SG4 7ES.