Castles · West Midlands
Shrewsbury Castle
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Shrewsbury Castle — medieval castle in Shrewsbury, England.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Shrewsbury Castle, the nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, located just 0.1 km away. Entry to the castle is paid, and wheelchair access is limited. The postcode for sat-nav is SY1 2AD.
About
Shrewsbury Castle is a castle in the United Kingdom — fortified architecture from the medieval, Tudor, or Victorian-revival period. Records date its origin to 1070. Heritage designation: scheduled monument. Owned by Roger de Montgomerie, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury. Wikidata describes it as: "medieval castle in Shrewsbury, England". Coordinates: 52.7107°, -2.7494°.
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Heritage listing
Shrewsbury Castle is a red sandstone castle in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It stands on a hill in the neck of the meander of the River Severn on which the town originally developed. The castle, directly above Shrewsbury railway station, is a Grade I listed building.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Summary from the official site
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery is the main museum and art gallery in Shrewsbury, offering a variety of activities and exhibitions. Visitors can explore collections related to archaeology, geology, decorative arts, and social history. The museum also hosts workshops, courses, and events for all ages.
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From the Wikipedia article
Shrewsbury Castle is a red sandstone castle in Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England. It stands on a hill in the neck of the meander of the River Severn on which the town originally developed. The castle, directly above Shrewsbury railway station, is a Grade I listed building.
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Background
History
A castle was ordered on the site by William I c. 1067 but it was greatly extended under Roger de Montgomery circa 1070 as a base for operations into Wales, an administrative centre and as a defensive fortification for the town, which was otherwise protected by the loop of the river. At the start of the civil war between King Stephen and the Empress Matilda, the castle was held by William Fitz Alan, lord of Oswestry and Clun, on behalf of Matilda. After a short siege in 1138, King Stephen took the castle and had the surviving garrison hanged from the battlements. The castle was briefly held by Llywelyn the Great, Prince of Wales, in 1215. Parts of the original medieval structure remain…
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- Coordinates
- 52.7107, -2.7494
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Shrewsbury
- Postcode
- SY1 2AD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Shrewsbury
- Established
- 1070
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Feb 10-May 24 Mo-We,Fr,Sa 10:30-16:00; May 25-Sep 15 Mo-We,Fr,Sa 10:30-17:00; May 25-Sep 15 Su 10:30-16:00
- Official site
- www.shrewsburymuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2280236 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Shrewsbury Castle (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Shrewsbury Castle 2.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shrewsbury Castle?
- Shrewsbury Castle is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY1 2AD), in the parish of Shrewsbury.
- What is Shrewsbury Castle?
- Shrewsbury Castle — medieval castle in Shrewsbury, England.
- How do I get to Shrewsbury Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY1 2AD.
- When was Shrewsbury Castle built?
- Built or established in 1070.
- Who owns Shrewsbury Castle?
- Shrewsbury Castle is owned by Roger de Montgomerie, 1st Earl of Shrewsbury.
- Is Shrewsbury Castle a listed building?
- Shrewsbury Castle is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Does Shrewsbury Castle charge admission?
- Shrewsbury Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Shrewsbury Castle?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY1 2AD.