Castles · West Midlands
Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm
In or near Middleton on the Hill.
Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm — scheduled monument-listed castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Leominster · 5.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit the Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm, the nearest railway station is Leominster, located 5.6 km away. The postcode for navigation is HR6 0DN. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm is a scheduled monument-listed castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1003535). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
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Heritage listing
Details This record was the subject of a minor enhancement on 19 May 2015. The record has been generated from an "old county number" (OCN) scheduling record. These are monuments that were not reviewed under the Monuments Protection Programme and are some of our oldest designation records. This monument includes a fortified house situated on the gentle north facing slope of a ridge overlooking the valley of a tributary to the Brimfield Brook. The fortified house survives as an irregular shaped platform standing up to 3m high defined by a scarp or partly buried outer ditch or moat to the north and east. On the platform are two mounds the first is up to 24m long by 20m wide and defined by a small bank and ditch the second to the south is circular, 13.7m in diameter and 1.2m high which partial excavations by Woolhope showed to be the foundations of a circular tower. Further banks are thought to represent the site of truncated curtain walls. It has been suggested the fortified house originally had concentric enclosures. The house belonged to the Cornwell family. Further archaeological remains survive in the vicinity but are not included in the scheduling because they have not been formally assessed. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: HE 82 Legacy System: RSM - OCN
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm is a scheduled monument located in Mid Wales. This site comprises the remnants of a historical castle, reflecting the region's medieval heritage. Its designation as a scheduled monument highlights its archaeological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2744, -2.7090
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Eye, Moreton and Ashton
- Postcode
- HR6 0DN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Leominster — 5.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17645426 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm?
- Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR6 0DN), in the parish of Eye, Moreton and Ashton.
- What is Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm?
- Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm — scheduled monument-listed castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Leominster, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR6 0DN.
- Is Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm a listed building?
- Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm a protected site?
- Yes — Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm charge admission?
- Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Earthworks SE of Lower Ashton Farm?
- The nearest railway station is Leominster, about 5.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR6 0DN.