Castles · Mid Wales
St Margarets Mound
In or near Vowchurch.
St Margarets Mound — a castle in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
About
St Margarets Mound 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
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
St Margarets Mound is a historic castle located in St. Margarets, Mid Wales. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its significance within the River Wye SSSI. The site offers insights into the area's historical landscape and ecology. Visitors can explore the mound and its surroundings, which contribute to the natural heritage of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0003, -2.9347
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- St. Margarets
- Postcode
- HR2 0QW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- manual: geonames-6287555 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Margarets Mound?
- St Margarets Mound is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 0QW), in the parish of St. Margarets.
- What is St Margarets Mound?
- St Margarets Mound — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to St Margarets Mound?
- Drivers can use postcode HR2 0QW.
- Is St Margarets Mound a protected site?
- Yes — St Margarets Mound is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does St Margarets Mound charge admission?
- St Margarets Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to St Margarets Mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 0QW. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.