Castles · West Midlands
Aqualate Castle
In or near Newport, Shropshire.
Aqualate Castle — Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Aqualate Castle is a Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1259901). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details 1. 2385 SJ 71 NE 3/10 15.1.68 FORTON Aqualate Castle II 2. Probably late C18 (Brick with tiled roof and brick stacks). 3 storeys; round headed windows; stepped gable on North. Attached is round tower of two storeys with round headed windows and embattled parapet. Listing NGR: SJ7674119483 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 443417 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Place summary
Aqualate Castle is a Grade II listed building located in the West Midlands. This castle features distinctive architectural elements and is notable for its historical significance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7724, -2.3462
- County
- Staffordshire
- District
- Stafford
- Parish
- Forton
- Postcode
- TF10 9DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Stafford
Sources
- wikidata: Q26550978 (CC0)
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Villages · 1.8 km
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Aqualate Castle?
- Aqualate Castle is in Staffordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode TF10 9DB), in the parish of Forton.
- What is Aqualate Castle?
- Aqualate Castle — Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Aqualate Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode TF10 9DB.
- Is Aqualate Castle a listed building?
- Aqualate Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Does Aqualate Castle charge admission?
- Aqualate Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Aqualate Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TF10 9DB. It sits within the Stafford parliamentary constituency.