Warwick Castle
A castle that began as William the Conqueror's wooden fort of 1068 above the River Avon and was rebuilt in stone in the 12th century. Its 14th-century front facing the town is among the best known medieval military architecture in England, and it later became a country house.
- Where
- Warwick, England, United Kingdom
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 52.2796, -1.5856
Get the Warwick Castle stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Warwick Castle. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your England volume with your photos and a note.
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Questions
Where is Warwick Castle?
Warwick Castle is in Warwick, England, United Kingdom. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Shakespeare's Birthplace (13 km), Cadbury World (29 km), Shri Venkateswara Balaji Temple (40 km).
How do I get the Warwick Castle stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Warwick Castle and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your England volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Warwick Castle before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your England volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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