Castles · West Midlands
Richards Castle Village Defences
In or near Wigmore.
Richards Castle Village Defences — a castle in wales mid.
Stephen McKay — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow · 5.5 km
About
Richards Castle Village Defences 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 Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Richards Castle Village Defences are located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Richards Castle (Hereford), postcode SY8. These fortifications are part of a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to their proximity to the River Teme. The defences exemplify the historical significance of the area, reflecting its strategic importance. Visitors can explore the remnants of these structures while appreciating the surrounding natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 52.3284, -2.7557
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Richards Castle (Hereford)
- Postcode
- SY8 4ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Ludlow — 5.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286252 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Richards Castle Village Defences?
- Richards Castle Village Defences is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY8 4ET), in the parish of Richards Castle (Hereford).
- What is Richards Castle Village Defences?
- Richards Castle Village Defences — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Richards Castle Village Defences?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY8 4ET.
- Is Richards Castle Village Defences a protected site?
- Yes — Richards Castle Village Defences is part of the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Richards Castle Village Defences charge admission?
- Richards Castle Village Defences typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Richards Castle Village Defences?
- The nearest railway station is Ludlow, about 5.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY8 4ET.