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The Manwar Ings: remains of a motte and bailey castle

1 ha

📷 Simon Tomson and Chris · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Public accessFree entryDogs welcome1 ha

Getting here

52.95181, -0.15089

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Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • ☀️June — long evenings and clear skies; one of the most rewarding months for a late visit
  • ✦Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • £Free to visit — no entry charge
  • 🐕Dogs welcome

Best for

6 activities

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Amphibians, Birds, Mammals

Free

Heritage

Historic site with public access

Free

Bird watching

Birds — Woodpigeon, Collared Dove, House Sparrow +39 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Woodpigeon, Collared Dove, House Sparrow +39 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Small White, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock +83 more · last seen 2026; Insects — Small White, Small Tortoiseshell, Peacock +83 more · last seen 2026

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Creeping Feather-moss, Grey-cushioned Grimmia, Rough-stalked Feather-moss +45 more · last seen 2019; Plants — Creeping Feather-moss, Grey-cushioned Grimmia, Rough-stalked Feather-moss +45 more · last seen 2019

Free

Dog walks

Dogs allowed with public access

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

5 public paths nearby

Public paths

No named routes yet. Public paths are shown on the map.

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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Route 15Cycling route
Named routeRef 15National Cycle Network

Wildlife to spot

Photos

Manwar Ings aka Swineshead Castle or the Danish Encampment: aerial 2026 (5)

📷 Simon Tomson and Chris · Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0

Manwar Ings aka Swineshead Castle or the Danish Encampment: aerial 2026 (5)

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Nearby places

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✦Butter cross, SwinesheadHistoric site900 m→✦Manwar IngsHistoric site0 m→⛪St Mary's ChurchReligious grounds1 km→🐄The Ivy Farm ShopVisitor farm1.4 km→🐄Manor Farm ShopVisitor farm400 m→⛪St Swithin's ChurchReligious grounds3.6 km→

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