Castles · West Midlands
Lower Castle
In or near Ashperton.
Lower Castle — Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford · 8.4 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Lower Castle, the nearest railway station is Hereford, which is 8.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is HR1 3SS. Accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.
About
Lower Castle is a Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1157168). 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 YARKHILL CP A 4103 (south side) SO 54 4/173 Lower Castle (formerly listed as 13.4.76 Lower Castle Farmhouse) - II House. C17, altered C20. Timber-framed with C20 infill, brick plinth, sand- stone end stack, slate roof. Two framed bays aligned east/west facing north with later additions to rear and to west, gable end stack, central entrance. Two storeys, two 2-light casement windows placed centrally, two similar windows flank C20 ledged door to ground floor with small side light. Listing NGR: SO5964742946 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 153137 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Lower Castle is a Grade II listed castle located in the West Midlands. Its architectural significance is recognised through this designation, reflecting its historical importance within the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0834, -2.5903
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Yarkhill
- Postcode
- HR1 3SS
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Hereford — 8.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26450966 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lower Castle?
- Lower Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR1 3SS), in the parish of Yarkhill.
- What is Lower Castle?
- Lower Castle — Grade II listed building-listed castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lower Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Hereford, about 8.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR1 3SS.
- Is Lower Castle a listed building?
- Lower Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Lower Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Lower Castle is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Lower Castle charge admission?
- Lower Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Lower Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR1 3SS. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.