Castles · South Wales
Orcop Castle
In or near Grosmont.
Orcop Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Orcop Castle is a scheduled monument-listed castle in wales-south, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1001762). 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 This record has been generated from an "old county number" (OCN) scheduling record. These are monuments that were not reviewed under the Monuments Protection Programme and are some of our oldest designation records. As such they do not yet have the full descriptions of their modernised counterparts available. Please contact us if you would like further information. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: HE 18 Legacy System: RSM - OCN
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Orcop Castle is a scheduled monument located in South Wales. This historical site remains a notable example of medieval fortifications, though specific details about its construction and history are not provided.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.9353, -2.7680
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Orcop
- Postcode
- HR2 8ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q17640932 (CC0)
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Archaeological sites · 3.7 km
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Orcop War Memorial
Orcop War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Orcop
Orcop — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Burhope Farm Camping & Caravan Site
Burhope Farm Camping & Caravan Site — a caravan park in wales south.
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Treago Bridge
Treago Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Orcop Castle
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Burhope Farm Camping & Caravan Site
Burhope Farm Camping & Caravan Site — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Trippenkennett Farm Caravan & Camp Site
Trippenkennett Farm Caravan & Camp Site — a caravan park in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Merediths Farm Camping and Caravan Site
Merediths Farm Camping and Caravan Site — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Three Castles Country Caravan Park
Three Castles Country Caravan Park — a caravan park in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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Black Swan
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The Lough Pool Inn
The Lough Pool Inn in Wales South, United Kingdom.
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The Man of Ross
The Man of Ross — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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Allt y Gaer
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orcop Castle?
- Orcop Castle is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 8ES), in the parish of Orcop.
- What is Orcop Castle?
- Orcop Castle — scheduled monument-listed castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Orcop Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode HR2 8ES.
- Is Orcop Castle a listed building?
- Orcop Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Orcop Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Orcop Castle is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Orcop Castle charge admission?
- Orcop Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Orcop Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 8ES. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.