Literary houses · Mid Wales
Bromlow Castle Mound
In or near Priestweston.
Bromlow Castle Mound — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Dave Croker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–1.5 h
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Bromlow Castle Mound is a literary house museum located in wales mid. A British literary house preserving the home of a notable author, poet or playwright as a museum, often with original furniture and manuscripts. motte-and-bailey castle in Worthen with Shelve, Shropshire, England, UK
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Betton Dingle and Gulley Green SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Bromlow Castle Mound is a historic earthwork located in Mid Wales. It is associated with the remnants of a medieval castle, though little remains above ground. The site is notable for its literary connections, often referenced in historical texts. Visitors can explore the surrounding countryside, which provides a scenic backdrop to this archaeological site.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6142, -3.0054
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Worthen with Shelve
- Postcode
- SY5 0DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678779 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bromlow Castle Mound?
- Bromlow Castle Mound is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 0DX), in the parish of Worthen with Shelve.
- What is Bromlow Castle Mound?
- Bromlow Castle Mound — a literary house museum in wales mid.
- How do I get to Bromlow Castle Mound?
- The nearest town is Priestweston. Drivers can use postcode SY5 0DX.
- Is Bromlow Castle Mound a protected site?
- Yes — Bromlow Castle Mound is part of the Betton Dingle and Gulley Green SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Bromlow Castle Mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 0DX. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.