Castles · North Wales
Shocklach
Shocklach — a castle in wales-north, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- 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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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.
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- 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)
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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.
- 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.