Castles · South West England
Capel Tump
In or near Ballingham.
Capel Tump — a castle in wales south.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Capel Tump is a named castle in wales south, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Capel Tump is a castle located in Kings Caple, South Wales, within the postcode HR1. The site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wye, as well as being part of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Its historical significance and natural surroundings contribute to the area's ecological and cultural heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.9559, -2.6427
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Kings Caple
- Postcode
- HR1 4UN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286449 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Capel Tump?
- Capel Tump is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 4UN), in the parish of Kings Caple.
- What is Capel Tump?
- Capel Tump — a castle in wales south.
- How do I get to Capel Tump?
- Drivers can use postcode HR1 4UN.
- Is Capel Tump a protected site?
- Yes — Capel Tump is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Capel Tump charge admission?
- Capel Tump typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Capel Tump?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 4UN. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.