Castles · North West England
Mow Cop Castle
In or near Endon.
Mow Cop Castle — folly on the Cheshire and Staffordshire border, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Kidsgrove · 3.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Mow Cop Castle, the nearest railway station is Kidsgrove, located 3.6 km away. Entry is paid, and wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is ST7 3PA.
About
Mow Cop Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Heritage designation: Grade II listed building. Owned by National Trust. Managed by National Trust. Wikidata describes it as: "folly on the Cheshire and Staffordshire border, England, UK". Coordinates: 53.1130°, -2.2143°.
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Heritage listing
Mow Cop Castle is a folly at Mow Cop in the civil parish of Odd Rode, Cheshire, England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building on the National Heritage List for England. The ridge, upon which the castle sits, forms the boundary between the counties of Cheshire and Staffordshire, the dioceses of Chester and Lichfield and the ecclesiastical provinces of Canterbury and York.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Mow Cop Castle is a historic folly located in the Cheshire countryside, offering visitors scenic views and a glimpse into the area's mining history. The site is part of a larger landscape that includes various walking paths and natural features, making it a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.
Read more on the official property page.
From the Wikipedia article
Mow Cop Castle is a folly at Mow Cop in the civil parish of Odd Rode, Cheshire, England. It is designated as a Grade II listed building on the National Heritage List for England. The ridge, upon which the castle sits, forms the boundary between the counties of Cheshire and Staffordshire, the dioceses of Chester and Lichfield and the ecclesiastical provinces of Canterbury and York.
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Background
History
Built by Randle Wilbraham in 1754 as a folly, it was designed to resemble medieval ruins. Wilbraham of nearby Rode Hall constructed the elaborate summerhouse and circular tower to look like medieval fortress ruins. The area around the castle was nationally famous for the quarrying of high-quality millstones, querns, for use in water mills. Excavations at Mow Cop have found querns dating back to the Iron Age. Traces of a prehistoric camp have also been found here. The Castle was given to the National Trust in 1937. That same year over ten thousand Methodists met on the hill to commemorate the first Primitive Methodist camp which met there in 1807. At the turn of the millennium, on New Year's…
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- Coordinates
- 53.1130, -2.2143
- District
- Cheshire East
- Parish
- Odd Rode
- Postcode
- ST7 3PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Congleton
- Nearest railway station
- Kidsgrove — 3.6 km
- Opening
- Daily Dawn - Dusk
- Official site
- www.nationaltrust.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q15260106 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Mow Cop Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Mowcopcastle.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mow Cop Castle?
- Mow Cop Castle is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode ST7 3PA), in the parish of Odd Rode.
- What is Mow Cop Castle?
- Mow Cop Castle — folly on the Cheshire and Staffordshire border, England, UK.
- How do I get to Mow Cop Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode ST7 3PA.
- Who runs Mow Cop Castle?
- Mow Cop Castle is operated by National Trust.
- Is Mow Cop Castle a listed building?
- Mow Cop Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Does Mow Cop Castle charge admission?
- Mow Cop Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Mow Cop Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Kidsgrove, about 3.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ST7 3PA.