Castle Hill

#3586 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Castle Hill, also called Mere Castle, was a medieval fortification built by Richard, the Earl of Cornwall, in 1253 on a hill overlooking the town of Mere, Wiltshire, England. The castle was constructed in stone, with six towers, inner buildings and gates. It was abandoned in the 14th century and stripped of its stone and metalwork. Only earthworks remain in the 21st century. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°5'29"N, 2°16'21"W

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

Nearby attractions include: Stourhead, King Alfred's Tower, St. Mary the Virgin Church, St George's Church.

2.3 miNW
Scenic walking areas, Garden, History museum
Stourhead
60 min walk • Nestled in the verdant Wiltshire countryside, Stourhead is a stunning example of an 18th-century English landscape garden. This picturesque estate, with its classical architecture and tranquil lake, is often referred to as a living work of art.
4.3 miW
Historical place, Architecture, View point
King Alfred's Tower, Bruton
111 min walk • King Alfred's Tower is a folly in Somerset, England, on the edge of the border with Wiltshire, on the Stourhead estate. The tower stands on Kingsettle Hill and belongs to the National Trust. It is designated as a grade I listed building.
3.7 miS
Church
St. Mary the Virgin Church, Gillingham
94 min walk • St Mary's Church is the parish church for the town of Gillingham in the Blackmore Vale in the north of Dorset. The church is in the Diocese of Salisbury in the Church of England, and part of the Anglican Communion.
3.9 miS
Church
St George's Church, Gillingham
101 min walk • St George's Church is a Church of England church in Gillingham, Dorset, England. It was designed by Charles Ponting and built in 1921. It has been a Grade II listed building since 1985. Today the church is used for occasional services, and is maintained by the Manger family trust.

Castle Hill

Facts and practical information

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

Stourhead

King Alfred's Tower, Bruton

St. Mary the Virgin Church, Gillingham

St George's Church, Gillingham