Bancroft's castle, Groton

Name: Bancroft's castle
Address: Groton, United States

#1 among attractions in Groton

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Bancroft's castle was built by General William Bancroft in 1906 atop Gibbet Hill in Groton, Massachusetts. Since 2000, the "castle" and trails became part of Groton's protected open space and was opened to the public. ()

Coordinates: 42°36'31"N, 71°33'35"W

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Groton United States

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Bancroft's castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Gov. George S. Boutwell House, Shirley, Pepperell, Ayer.

0.6 miW
History museum, Museum
Gov. George S. Boutwell House, Groton
16 min walk • The Gov. George S. Boutwell House is a historic house at 172 Main Street in Groton, Massachusetts, USA, that was home to Governor George S. Boutwell. It was built in 1851 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2005. It is the current headquarters of the Groton Historical Society.
6.4 miSW
Town
Shirley
164 min walk • Shirley is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. It is approximately thirty miles west-northwest of Boston. The population was 7,431 at the 2020 census. The town has a well-preserved historic New England town center. It is home to the Massachusetts Correctional Institution – Shirley, a medium-security state prison.
4.1 miN
Town
Pepperell
105 min walk • Pepperell is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 11,604 at the 2020 census. It includes the village of East Pepperell.
3.7 miSW
Town
Ayer
94 min walk • Ayer is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. Originally part of Groton, it was incorporated February 14, 1871, and became a major commercial railroad junction.
5.9 miSE
Town
Littleton
150 min walk • One of the town's most iconic landmarks is the Long Lake, a stunning body of water that provides the perfect backdrop for outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and picnicking. Nature enthusiasts will also enjoy the miles of scenic hiking trails that wind through...
0.5 miSW
Universities and schools
Lawrence Academy at Groton, Groton
12 min walk • Lawrence Academy at Groton is a private, nonsectarian, coeducational college preparatory boarding school located in Groton, Massachusetts, in the United States.