Bancroft’s castle
Bancroft's castle was built by General William Bancroft in 1906 atop Gibbet Hill in Groton, Massachusetts. Since 2000, the "castle" and trails became part of Groton's protected open space and was opened to the public.
- Ruins
- Description: building in Gibbet Hill Groton, Massachusetts
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include First Parish Church of Groton and Lawrence Academy.
First Parish Church of Groton
The First Parish Church of Groton is a historic church… First Parish Church of Groton is situated 2,200 feet southwest of Bancroft’s castle.
Lawrence Academy
Lawrence Academy at Groton is a private, nonsectarian… Lawrence Academy is situated 2,300 feet southwest of Bancroft’s castle.
Groton Inn
The Groton Inn is an inn at 128 Main Street in Groton, Massachusetts. Groton Inn is situated 2,400 feet west of Bancroft’s castle.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Groton and Ayer.
Ayer
Ayer is a town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States. Ayer is situated 3½ miles southwest of Bancroft’s castle.
East Pepperell
East Pepperell is a village and census-designated… East Pepperell is situated 4 miles north of Bancroft’s castle.
Bancroft’s castle
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Latitude
42.60848° or 42° 36′ 31″ north
Longitude
-71.55977° or 71° 33′ 35″ west
Open location code
87JCJC5R+93
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
historic=ruins
Wikidata ID
Satellite Map
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Gibbet Hill and Gibbet Hill Sunset Viewpoint.
Nearby Places
Explore places such as Bancroft’s Castle Trail and Groton Fire Tower.
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