Castles · Mid Wales
Linley Mound
In or near Priestweston.
Linley Mound — a castle in wales mid.
John M — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Linley Mound 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
- National Nature Reserve: STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Linley Mound is a historic earthwork located in Mid Wales, within the parish of More, postcode SY9. It is part of the Stiperstones Landscape National Nature Reserve and lies within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The site is significant for its archaeological value and scenic surroundings, attracting those interested in both history and natural landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5292, -2.9625
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- More
- Postcode
- SY9 5HL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286235 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Linley Mound?
- Linley Mound is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY9 5HL), in the parish of More.
- What is Linley Mound?
- Linley Mound — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Linley Mound?
- Drivers can use postcode SY9 5HL.
- Is Linley Mound a protected site?
- Yes — Linley Mound is part of the STIPERSTONES LANDSCAPE National Nature Reserve and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Linley Mound charge admission?
- Linley Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Linley Mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY9 5HL. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.