Broughton Castle, Banbury

Name: Broughton Castle
Address: Banbury, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1295 276070

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Broughton Castle is a medieval fortified manor house in the village of Broughton, which is about two miles south-west of Banbury in Oxfordshire, England, on the B4035 road. It is the home of the Fiennes family, Barons Saye and Sele. The castle sits on an artificial island in pastureland and is surrounded by a wide moat. Across the small bridge lies the parish church of St Mary the Virgin, surrounded by its historic cemetery. A Grade I listed building, it opens to the public over the summer. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1550 (475 years ago)Coordinates: 52°2'25"N, 1°23'31"W

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Banbury United Kingdom

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Nearby attractions include: Castle Quay Shopping Centre, Banbury Town Hall, Hook Norton Brewery, Tooley's Boatyard.

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Shopping, Shopping centre
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Museum
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Hiking, Hiking trail
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Church, Gothic architecture
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