Castles · West Midlands
Ragged Castle
In or near Staunton on Wye.
Ragged Castle — Grade II listed building-listed castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Ragged Castle is a Grade II listed building-listed castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom, registered on the National Heritage List for England (NHLE entry 1301624). Listed status protects buildings and structures of special architectural or historic interest. See the linked Wikipedia article for further details.
Photo gallery
Heritage listing
Details MANSELL LACY CP - SO 44 NW 4/102 Ragged Castle - II Gazebo. Circa 1740. Sandstone with embattled parapet to roof. Trapezoidal plan. Opposing sides have dressed round arches with dropped keystones, surmounted by single glazing bar sashes. Two flights of stone stairs of latin date on one side. Now in use as a Davenport family memorial. Listing NGR: SO4132546234 Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: 149753 Legacy System: LBS
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Ragged Castle is a Grade II listed building located in Mid Wales. Its historical significance is marked by its designation, reflecting its architectural and cultural importance in the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.1113, -2.8582
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Mansell Lacy
- Postcode
- HR4 7HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
Sources
- wikidata: Q26588859 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ragged Castle?
- Ragged Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR4 7HN), in the parish of Mansell Lacy.
- What is Ragged Castle?
- Ragged Castle — Grade II listed building-listed castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ragged Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode HR4 7HN.
- Is Ragged Castle a listed building?
- Ragged Castle is officially recognised as Grade II listed building listed.
- Is Ragged Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Ragged Castle is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Ragged Castle charge admission?
- Ragged Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Ragged Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR4 7HN. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.