Fenny Castle

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Fenny Castle is the remains of a motte and bailey castle in the parish of Wookey, Somerset, England. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, but not accessible to the public. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1140 (884 years ago)Coordinates: 51°11'21"N, 2°42'19"W

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Fenny Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Wells Cathedral, Glastonbury Abbey, Wookey Hole Caves, Glastonbury Thorn.

3 miNE
Gothic edifice with a 14th-century clock
Wells Cathedral, Wells
78 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the charming city of Wells in Somerset, England, Wells Cathedral stands as a stunning example of Gothic architecture and a testament to medieval craftsmanship. Built between the 12th and 15th centuries, this Anglican cathedral is not only a...
3 miS
Ruined remains of a legendary abbey
Glastonbury Abbey, Glastonbury
76 min walk • Glastonbury Abbey, the venerable ruins nestled in the heart of Glastonbury, England, stands as a testament to the country’s rich monastic history. Once one of the most powerful and prestigious monasteries in England, the Abbey’s origins are shrouded in legend...
3.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Cave
Wookey Hole Caves
81 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Somerset, the Wookey Hole Caves are a captivating network of limestone caverns that beckon explorers and tourists alike. This ancient natural wonder, sculpted by the relentless action of the River Axe over millions of years, offers a unique...
2.9 miS
Tree
Glastonbury Thorn, Glastonbury
74 min walk • The Glastonbury thorn is a form of common hawthorn, Crataegus monogyna 'Biflora', found in and around Glastonbury, Somerset, England. Unlike ordinary hawthorn trees, it flowers twice a year, the first time in winter and the second time in spring. The trees in the Glastonbury area have been propagated by grafting since ancient times.
3.3 miS
Sport complex, Sport, Sport venue
Tor Leisure Ground, Glastonbury
83 min walk • Tor Leisure Ground, previously known as Morlands Athletic Ground until 1986, is a former first-class cricket ground located in Glastonbury, Somerset.
2.9 miNE
City hall
Wells Town Hall, Wells
76 min walk • Wells Town Hall is a municipal building in the Market Place in Wells, Somerset, England. The building, which is the headquarters of Wells City Council, is a Grade II listed building.
3 miNE
Specialty museum, Museum, Natural history museum
Wells and Mendip Museum, Wells
78 min walk • The Wells and Mendip Museum is a museum in the city of Wells. It is a registered charity and an accredited member of the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. The exhibits include items of local history and archaeological finds.
2.7 miNE
Church, Gothic architecture
Church of St Cuthbert, Wells
70 min walk • The Church of St Cuthbert is an Anglican parish church in Wells, Somerset, England, dating from the 13th century. It is often mistaken for the cathedral. It has a fine Somerset stone tower and a superb carved roof. It is a Grade I listed building.
2.9 miS
Church
St Johns, Glastonbury
73 min walk • Described as "one of the most ambitious parish churches in Somerset", the present Church of St John the Baptist in Glastonbury, Somerset, England, dates from the 15th century and has been designated as a Grade I listed building.
2.9 miS
Memorial
Glastonbury Market Cross, Glastonbury
75 min walk • Glastonbury Market Cross is a market cross in Glastonbury, Somerset, England. Erected in 1846, it was designed by the English architect Benjamin Ferrey and has been a Grade II listed structure since 1950.
3 miS
Church
Church of St Benedict, Glastonbury
77 min walk • The Anglican Church of St Benedict at Glastonbury within the English county of Somerset was built as a Norman chapel in the 11th century with substantial additions in the 15th and 19th centuries. It is a Grade I listed building.