Castles · Mid Wales
Harris Tump
In or near Leintwardine.
Harris Tump — a castle in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Bucknell · 3.3 km
About
Harris Tump 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Harris Tump is a castle located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Walford, Letton and Newton. The site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Teme and is also part of the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The castle's historical significance is underscored by its scenic setting, making it a notable landmark in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3455, -2.9033
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Walford, Letton and Newton
- Postcode
- SY7 0JT
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Bucknell — 3.3 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286259 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Harris Tump?
- Harris Tump is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 0JT), in the parish of Walford, Letton and Newton.
- What is Harris Tump?
- Harris Tump — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Harris Tump?
- The nearest railway station is Bucknell, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 0JT.
- Is Harris Tump a protected site?
- Yes — Harris Tump is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Harris Tump charge admission?
- Harris Tump typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Harris Tump?
- The nearest railway station is Bucknell, about 3.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 0JT.