Castles · West Midlands
Acton Burnell Castle
In or near Wroxeter.
Acton Burnell Castle — Grade I listed castle in Shropshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Acton Burnell Castle, the nearest postcode is SY5 7PF. Entry is paid, and wheelchair accessibility is limited.
About
Acton Burnell Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. It covers approximately 230 km². Heritage designation: Grade I listed building. Owned by English Heritage. Managed by English Heritage. Part of Acton Burnell Castle, a moated site with chamber block and tithe barn. Wikidata describes it as: "Grade I listed castle in Shropshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6129°, -2.6897°.
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Heritage listing
Acton Burnell Castle is a 13th-century fortified manor house, located near the village of Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England (grid reference SJ534019). It is believed that the first Parliament of England at which the Commons were fully represented was held here in 1283. Today all that remains is the outer shell of the manor house and the gable ends of the barn. It is a Grade I listed building on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
From English Heritage
Twice the home of parliaments, this red sandstone shell of a semi-fortified tower house was built between 1284-93 by Bishop Burnell, Edward I's Lord Chancellor.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
From the Wikipedia article
Acton Burnell Castle is a 13th-century fortified manor house, located near the village of Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England (grid reference SJ534019). It is believed that the first Parliament of England at which the Commons were fully represented was held here in 1283. Today all that remains is the outer shell of the manor house and the gable ends of the barn. It is a Grade I listed building on the Statutory List of Buildings of Special Architectural or Historic Interest.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6129, -2.6897
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Acton Burnell
- Postcode
- SY5 7PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Opening
- Open any reasonable time during daylight hours
- Official site
- www.english-heritage.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q4677663 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Acton Burnell Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: ActonBurnellCastlec.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Acton Burnell Castle?
- Acton Burnell Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 7PF), in the parish of Acton Burnell.
- What is Acton Burnell Castle?
- Acton Burnell Castle — Grade I listed castle in Shropshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Acton Burnell Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode SY5 7PF.
- Who runs Acton Burnell Castle?
- Acton Burnell Castle is operated by English Heritage.
- Is Acton Burnell Castle a listed building?
- Acton Burnell Castle is officially recognised as Grade I listed building listed.
- Is Acton Burnell Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Acton Burnell Castle is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Acton Burnell Castle charge admission?
- Acton Burnell Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Acton Burnell Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 7PF. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.