Castles · Mid Wales
Old Castleton
In or near Brilley.
Old Castleton — a castle in wales mid.
David Purchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Old Castleton 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 Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Old Castleton is a castle located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Clifford. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wye SSSI. The site features historical significance, although specific architectural details or construction dates are not provided. Visitors can expect to explore the remains of the castle and enjoy the natural beauty of the surrounding area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1041, -3.0482
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Clifford
- Postcode
- HR3 5SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286171 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton
Literary houses · 0.1 km
Greens Siding railway station
Natural landmarks · 1.0 km
Locksters Pool Camping
Campsites · 1.4 km
Newton Tump
Literary houses · 1.8 km
Westbrook railway station
Heritage railway stations · 2.0 km
Willersley and Winforton
Other places · 2.0 km
Viewpoint & Parking
Viewpoints · 2.0 km
Winforton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.1 km
Boat Inn Camping
Campsites · 2.2 km
Merbach Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.2 km
Merbach Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.3 km
Winforton
Natural landmarks · 2.3 km
Nearby
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Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton
Motte and bailey, N of Old Castleton — a literary house museum in wales mid.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Mid Wales
Greens Siding railway station
Greens Siding railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Westbrook railway station
Westbrook railway station in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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Willersley and Winforton
Willersley and Winforton in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Old Castleton
Places to stay
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · Mid Wales
32 and 33, Church Street
32 and 33, Church Street in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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The Royal Oak Public House Including Rubblestone Wing To East
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Old Castleton?
- Old Castleton is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR3 5SX), in the parish of Clifford.
- What is Old Castleton?
- Old Castleton — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Old Castleton?
- Drivers can use postcode HR3 5SX.
- Is Old Castleton a protected site?
- Yes — Old Castleton is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Old Castleton charge admission?
- Old Castleton typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Old Castleton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR3 5SX. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.