Castles · North West England
Shocklach
In or near Chorlton.
Shocklach — a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
Jeff Buck — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shocklach is a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Official information
Shocklach is a small village known for its historical significance and natural biodiversity. Visitors can explore local history, including the Shocklach Oak and various community initiatives.
Place summary
Shocklach is a castle located in North Wales. Its historical significance stems from its strategic position, though specific details about its architecture and era are not provided. The site contributes to the region's rich tapestry of medieval heritage.
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Background
History
According to the Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Place Names, the village name Shocklach means 'goblin stream'. The old English (according to the Oxford English Dictionary) for goblin "was scucca and lache which is a variant of letch which means wet ditch or bog or a stream flowing through boggy land; a muddy, ditch or hole". Similarly there is a village named Shobrooke in Devon, and the dictionary compares the original meaning of this name (goblin brook) with that of the village Shocklach.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 53.0370, -2.8385
- District
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Parish
- Shocklach Oviatt and District
- Postcode
- SY14 7BP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Chester South and Eddisbury
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Shocklach (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Mediaeval Sandstone Cross
Memorials & monuments · 1.2 km
St Edith's Church, Shocklach
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Shocklach Oldcastle
Literary houses · 1.7 km
Shocklach Castle motte and moated enclosure
Literary houses · 1.7 km
Shocklach Castle
Literary houses · 1.7 km
Castletown
Vineyards · 1.9 km
Medieval settlement and part of field system at Castletown Farm
Vineyards · 2.0 km
St Mary's Church, Tilston
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Chorlton
Towns & cities · 2.3 km
Bovium Roman Settlement
Archaeological sites · 2.9 km
Tilston
Villages · 3.0 km
Carden Arms
Historic pubs · 3.0 km
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Mediaeval Sandstone Cross
Mediaeval Sandstone Cross is a memorial in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · North West England
St Edith's Church, Shocklach
St Edith's Church, Shocklach — Grade I listed church in Shocklach, Cheshire, England, UK.
📷 4Literary houses · North West England
Shocklach Oldcastle
Shocklach Oldcastle — a literary house museum in wales north.
📷 5Literary houses · North West England
Shocklach Castle motte and moated enclosure
motte-and-bailey castles in Shocklach Oviatt and District, Cheshire West and Chester, England, UK
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Shocklach Castle
Shocklach Castle — a literary house museum in wales north.
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Castletown
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Where to eat & stay near Shocklach
Places to stay
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Bank Farm Caravan Park
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The Durham Heifer
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Plassey Holiday Park
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Rosedale Caravan Park
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Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · North West England
Carden Arms
Carden Arms in Wales North, United Kingdom.
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Saith Seren
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shocklach?
- Shocklach is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY14 7BP), in the parish of Shocklach Oviatt and District.
- What is Shocklach?
- Shocklach — a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Shocklach?
- Drivers can use postcode SY14 7BP.
- Does Shocklach charge admission?
- Shocklach typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Shocklach?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY14 7BP. It sits within the Chester South and Eddisbury parliamentary constituency.