Castles · Mid Wales
Simons Castle
In or near Priestweston.
Simons Castle — a castle in wales mid.
Dave Croker — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
Simons Castle 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
Simons Castle is a historic castle located in Churchstoke, Mid Wales, within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The castle's ruins provide insight into the region's medieval architecture and landscape. Visitors can explore the surrounding area, which offers scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities. The site is of interest to those studying historical fortifications and the natural environment of the Shropshire Hills.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5331, -3.0542
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Churchstoke
- Postcode
- SY15 6DU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287169 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Simons Castle?
- Simons Castle is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY15 6DU), in the parish of Churchstoke.
- What is Simons Castle?
- Simons Castle — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Simons Castle?
- Drivers can use postcode SY15 6DU.
- Is Simons Castle a protected site?
- Yes — Simons Castle is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Simons Castle charge admission?
- Simons Castle typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Simons Castle?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY15 6DU. It sits within the Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr parliamentary constituency.