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Hampstead Norris Castle

Access unclearno public right of way confirmed — check locally before setting out

Earthworks onlybanks, ditches and platforms — read the ground, not walls

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A motte-and-bailey castle once stood here — today it survives as earthworks in Berkshire. It is one of two motte-and-bailey castles the Albion Guide lists in the county. It sits inside the North Wessex Downs National Landscape.

Perborough Castle and Grimsbury Castle are among the castles within 4.2 km. The closest station is Goring & Streatley, 8.7 km to the north-east.

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More places to visit near Hampstead Norris Castle

Photo of the North Wessex Downs, a National Landscape in England.Highlight

North Wessex Downs

You’re inside itNational Landscape near Hungerford

Rolling chalk downland above the Vale of the White Horse, threaded by one of Britain's oldest roads

Photo of The Bell Inn, a pub near Aldworth in the North Wessex Downs, Berkshire, south east England.Highlight

The Bell Inn

Pub near Aldworth

Beer served through a hatch in a panelled Downs pub kept by the same family for over 250 years, filled rolls and no music.

4.5 km NE

Photo of Bucklebury Common, a visitor attraction in the North Wessex Downs, Berkshire, south east England.Highlight

Bucklebury Common

Attraction near Bucklebury

Ancient wooded common of oak and heath crossed by an avenue of old trees, one of the largest commons in the county.

6.4 km S

Photo of the Chilterns, a National Landscape in England.Highlight

Chilterns

National Landscape near The Lee

Beech woods and chalk downland within easy reach of London, laced with old ridge paths and grazing red kites

7.8 km NE

Photo of Snelsmore Common Country Park, a country park near Boxford in the North Wessex Downs, Berkshire, south east England.Highlight

Snelsmore Common Country Park

Country park near Boxford

A country park in Berkshire.

7.9 km SW

Photo of Basildon Park, a Grade II registered house & garden near Goring-on-Thames in the North Wessex Downs, Berkshire, south east England.Highlight

Basildon Park

House & garden near Goring-on-Thames

Palladian mansion in Thames-side parkland.

8.4 km E