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Odiham Castle, Hampshire

Odiham Castle is a ruined castle (aka King John's Castle) near Odiham, Hampshire. The castle is reputed to have been built by King John around 1204. It was in ruins by 1605. The ruins comprise a partly-surviving octagonal keep located within a moated area. It is within the council area of Hart (Hampshire).
Historic England Grade I Listed 1092165.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Hampshire
Lat, Long: 51.261409,-0.96152425
Grid Reference: SU 7255 5187
Civil Parish: Odiham CP
Council Area: Hart CA (Hampshire CA)
Police Area: Hampshire and Isle of Wight PA

GBPN ID: 303581
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Odiham_Castle,_Hampshire_303581

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