Castles · West Midlands
Rushbury Castle Mound
In or near Diddlebury.
Rushbury Castle Mound — a castle in wales mid.
John Lord — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton · 6.1 km
About
Rushbury Castle Mound 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
Rushbury Castle Mound is a historic site located in Rushbury, Mid Wales, within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The site features an earthwork mound, which is the remnant of a medieval castle. It offers a glimpse into the region's past and is situated in a scenic landscape, making it a notable point of interest for those exploring the area.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5228, -2.7170
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Rushbury
- Postcode
- SY6 7EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Church Stretton — 6.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286269 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Motte castle immediately north east of Church Farm
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Rushbury Manor
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Packhorse bridge S of St Peter's Church
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Heath Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.7 km
Lilywood Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km
Hungerford Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
South Shropshire Park of Remembrance
Cemeteries · 2.0 km
St Edith's Church, Eaton-under-Heywood
Historic churches · 2.4 km
Eaton Manor
Stately homes · 2.4 km
Eaton-under-Heywood
Castles · 2.4 km
Cardington Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.5 km
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Packhorse bridge S of St Peter's Church
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Heath Bridge
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Places to stay
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Church Stretton Camp & Fish
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Church Stretton Camp & Fish
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Ley Hill Farm
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Victoria House
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All Stretton Bunkhouse
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rushbury Castle Mound?
- Rushbury Castle Mound is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY6 7EB), in the parish of Rushbury.
- What is Rushbury Castle Mound?
- Rushbury Castle Mound — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Rushbury Castle Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY6 7EB.
- Is Rushbury Castle Mound a protected site?
- Yes — Rushbury Castle Mound is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Rushbury Castle Mound charge admission?
- Rushbury Castle Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Rushbury Castle Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, about 6.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY6 7EB.