Castles · West Midlands
Bouldon
In or near Diddlebury.
Bouldon — a castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Bouldon is a castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bouldon is a castle located in Mid Wales. It is known for its historical significance, although specific details about its era or architectural style are not provided.
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Background
History
The Domesday Book of 1086 records 4 households existing at the time. Bouldon was at that time part of Culvestan hundred, a Saxon hundred that was in the early 12th century replaced by Munslow. From the late 11th century to 1884, Bouldon was a detached part of Holdgate parish. Its transfer to Diddlebury parish was effectively a return to the situation prior to the change in the 11th century. The main road between the towns of Ludlow and Bridgnorth no longer passes through the hamlet; it today takes a route to the east of Brown Clee Hill instead. Bouldon Mill is Grade II Listed former mill building in the hamlet, now a residence/therapy centre, which still has the Coalbrookdale iron-cast…
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- Coordinates
- 52.4620, -2.6700
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Diddlebury
- Postcode
- SY7 9DP
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
Sources
- wikipedia: Bouldon (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bouldon?
- Bouldon is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 9DP), in the parish of Diddlebury.
- What is Bouldon?
- Bouldon — a castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Bouldon?
- Drivers can use postcode SY7 9DP.
- Is Bouldon a protected site?
- Yes — Bouldon is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Bouldon charge admission?
- Bouldon typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Bouldon?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 9DP. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.