Ham Castle is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR6 6RR), in the parish of Shelsley Walsh.

How do I get to Ham Castle?

Drivers can use postcode WR6 6RR.

Is Ham Castle a protected site?

Yes — Ham Castle is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.

Does Ham Castle charge admission?

Ham Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.

How do I get to Ham Castle?

Drivers can navigate to postcode WR6 6RR. It sits within the West Worcestershire parliamentary constituency.

Castles · West Midlands

Ham Castle

In or near Martley.

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Ham Castle — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Ham Castle is a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ham Castle is located in the West Midlands. It is an example of a historical fortification, though specific details regarding its era, architectural style, or designation are not provided. The castle's significance lies in its representation of the region's medieval heritage.

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Background

History

Ham Castle Farm, in the north-east of the parish, near the Teme, is on the site of the ancient Ham Castle, which, from its commanding position, must at one time have been a stronghold of importance. Historically, little is known of this castle, which is mentioned for the first time in 1207. It evidently belonged to the owners of the manor of Ham, but seems to have been forfeited for some reason by one of them and given with many of their other estates by King John to Thomas de Galweya. Thomas was ordered in 1207 to deliver the castle (castellum) to William de Cauntelow to keep during the King's pleasure. No other direct reference to it has been found, apart from a legal record, in 1288, a…

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Coordinates: 52.2553, -2.3900
County: Worcestershire
District: Malvern Hills
Parish: Shelsley Walsh
Postcode: WR6 6RR
Parliamentary constituency: West Worcestershire

Sources

wikipedia: Ham Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ham Castle?: Ham Castle is in Worcestershire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WR6 6RR), in the parish of Shelsley Walsh.
What is Ham Castle?: Ham Castle — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ham Castle?: Drivers can use postcode WR6 6RR.
Is Ham Castle a protected site?: Yes — Ham Castle is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Does Ham Castle charge admission?: Ham Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
How do I get to Ham Castle?: Drivers can navigate to postcode WR6 6RR. It sits within the West Worcestershire parliamentary constituency.