Castles · West Midlands
Culmington Camp Ring
In or near Diddlebury.
Culmington Camp Ring — a castle in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms · 6.6 km
About
Culmington Camp Ring is a named castle in wales mid, 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Culmington Camp Ring is an ancient earthwork located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Culmington. This site is designated as part of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). Its historical significance lies in its structure, which indicates it was likely used for defensive purposes. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting, surrounded by the natural beauty characteristic of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4346, -2.7413
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Culmington
- Postcode
- SY8 2DB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms — 6.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286267 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Culmington Camp Ring?
- Culmington Camp Ring is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY8 2DB), in the parish of Culmington.
- What is Culmington Camp Ring?
- Culmington Camp Ring — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Culmington Camp Ring?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY8 2DB.
- Is Culmington Camp Ring a protected site?
- Yes — Culmington Camp Ring is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Culmington Camp Ring charge admission?
- Culmington Camp Ring typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Culmington Camp Ring?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 6.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY8 2DB.