Archaeological sites · West Midlands
Castle Pulverbatch
Castle Pulverbatch — medieval castle in Shropshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton · 9.2 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Castle Pulverbatch is a place of interest in Mid Wales. Built or established in 1086, it dates from the medieval period. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is within the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB). The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 9.2 km away.
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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
Castle Pulverbatch is an archaeological site located in Mid Wales, established in 1086 during the Norman-medieval era. It is designated as a scheduled monument and lies within the Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty of the Shropshire Hills.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6144, -2.8544
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Church Pulverbatch
- Postcode
- SY5 8DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Established
- 1086
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton — 9.2 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17678771 (CC0)
- commons: Castle Pulverbatch.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Castle Pulverbatch?
- Castle Pulverbatch is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 8DT), in the parish of Church Pulverbatch.
- What is Castle Pulverbatch?
- Castle Pulverbatch — medieval castle in Shropshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Castle Pulverbatch?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 9.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY5 8DT.
- When was Castle Pulverbatch built?
- Built or established in 1086.
- Is Castle Pulverbatch a listed building?
- Castle Pulverbatch is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Castle Pulverbatch a protected site?
- Yes — Castle Pulverbatch is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Castle Pulverbatch free to visit?
- Yes, Castle Pulverbatch is free to enter.
- How do I get to Castle Pulverbatch?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 8DT. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.