Castles · West Midlands
Shawbury
In or near Barkers Green.
Shawbury — a castle in wales north.
John H Darch — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Wem · 4.6 km
About
Shawbury is a named castle in wales north, 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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Place summary
Shawbury is a castle located in North Wales, within the parish of Stanton upon Hine Heath. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features. The castle's exact era and details are not specified, but it contributes to the region's rich heritage. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which offers insights into the local history and landscape. The postcode for Shawbury is SY4.
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- Coordinates
- 52.8342, -2.6609
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Stanton upon Hine Heath
- Postcode
- SY4 4LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- The Wrekin
- Nearest railway station
- Wem — 4.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286976 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shawbury?
- Shawbury is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY4 4LU), in the parish of Stanton upon Hine Heath.
- What is Shawbury?
- Shawbury — a castle in wales north.
- How do I get to Shawbury?
- The nearest railway station is Wem, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY4 4LU.
- Does Shawbury charge admission?
- Shawbury typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Shawbury?
- The nearest railway station is Wem, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY4 4LU.