Castles · Mid Wales
Plowden Mill
In or near Onibury.
Plowden Mill — a castle in wales mid.
Ian S — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms · 6.1 km
About
Plowden Mill 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Plowden Mill is a historic castle located in Lydbury North, Mid Wales, within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This site reflects the architectural heritage of the region. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which features scenic views typical of the AONB designation. The mill's setting offers a blend of natural beauty and historical significance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4775, -2.9065
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Lydbury North
- Postcode
- SY7 8AG
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms — 6.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286258 (CC BY 4.0)
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Mountains & hills · 0.8 km
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Edgton Ring-Motte
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Vineyards · 1.6 km
Billings Ring
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Vineyards · 1.8 km
Black Knoll
Mountains & hills · 2.1 km
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Plowden railway station
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Places to stay
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Plowden Mill?
- Plowden Mill is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 8AG), in the parish of Lydbury North.
- What is Plowden Mill?
- Plowden Mill — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Plowden Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 8AG.
- Is Plowden Mill a protected site?
- Yes — Plowden Mill is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Plowden Mill charge admission?
- Plowden Mill typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Plowden Mill?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 8AG.