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Hinckley
Castle
SP 428-938 Leicestershire England
SP 428-938 Leicestershire England
Hinckley
Castle was originally an 11th century earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded
by Hugh de Grantmesnil. Part of its impressive bailey survives but sadly the motte
was destroyed in 1976. The large circular bailey platform, is still partially
encased by a high rampart and a wide wet ditch. 4 miles east is Sapcote
Castle and 8 miles west is Hartshill Castle.
Hinckley Castle is located in the town centre, off Trinity Lane. 13 miles south-west of Leicester, on the A47-B4668.
The site is in the War Memorial gardens and is freely accessible in daylight hours.
Car parking is by the side of the road.
Click
here for a castle picture 
and a castle map
of the area 
and a castle map
of the area