Traditional county: Gloucestershire · Unitary authority: North Somerset · Region: South West
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| Place | Locking Castle |
| Traditional County | Gloucestershire |
| Unitary Authority | North Somerset |
| Region | South West |
| Country | England, United Kingdom |
| Latitude | 51.355397 |
| Longitude | -2.911206 |
| Place Type | Suburban Area |
Locking Castle reveals itself as a modern residential expanse carved from the flat, reclaimed levels of North Somerset. It lies 2.9 miles east-north-east of Weston-super-Mare (from Weston-super-Mare: bearing 77°T, OS grid ST 366 622), and is situated west-north-west of West Wick village. The horizon here is wide and unencumbered, drawing the eye toward the distant, silvery threads of the Grumblepill Rhyne that drain the low-lying fields. Within these suburban streets, the Living Sculpture stands as a silent observer of the daily migrations of residents. Children often congregate in the open spaces of Plumley Park, where the grass holds the cool dampness of the Atlantic air long after the sun has retreated. The architecture of Locking Castle prioritises order and utility, yet the late afternoon light frequently catches the brickwork, lending the houses a temporary, golden warmth that defies their utilitarian design. Winds from the Severn Estuary carry a sharp, salt-crusted clarity that keeps the atmosphere brittle and bright. Even in this recent development, the memory of the ancient earthworks nearby serves as a quiet reminder of the deeper layers of soil beneath the tarmac.
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Explore Locking Castle, Gloucestershire, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.355397, -2.911206. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.
Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.
| Page built | August 2026 |
| Location data | OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024. Ordnance Survey. Open Government Licence v3.0. |
| County data | Traditional county boundaries. Modern unitary authority: OS Open Names / ONS Geography. |
| Coordinates | WGS84 decimal degrees derived from OS National Grid (OSGB36) |
| Wikipedia validation | Article content matched by Wikipedia category membership (e.g. “Villages in Derbyshire”) and name verification against OS Open Names data. |