Castles · Mid Wales
Kington Castle Hill
In or near Kington.
Kington Castle Hill — a castle in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction · 3.8 km
About
Kington Castle Hill 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
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Kington Castle Hill is a historical site located in Kington, Mid Wales. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological significance, particularly related to the River Teme. The site features the remnants of a castle, offering insights into the region's medieval history. Visitors can explore the area while appreciating its natural and historical context.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2049, -3.0382
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Kington
- Postcode
- HR5 3UB
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction — 3.8 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286210 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kington Castle Hill?
- Kington Castle Hill is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR5 3UB), in the parish of Kington.
- What is Kington Castle Hill?
- Kington Castle Hill — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Kington Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR5 3UB.
- Is Kington Castle Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Kington Castle Hill is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Kington Castle Hill charge admission?
- Kington Castle Hill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Kington Castle Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 3.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR5 3UB.