Castles · West Midlands
Stapleton, Shropshire
In or near Wroxeter.
Stapleton, Shropshire — a castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
Paul Beaman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury · 8.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Stapleton, Shropshire is a castle in wales-mid, 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
Stapleton is part of the Condover Parish, which includes the villages of Condover and Dorrington, as well as the hamlets of Ryton and Stapleton. The area is a rural community that engages actively in local events and is represented by a parish council.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Stapleton is a castle located in Shropshire, near the border with Mid Wales. This historic structure reflects the region's medieval heritage and is notable for its architectural significance.
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Background
History
There is an embankment in the parish that has been suggested to be the remains of a Roman station. The Church of England parish church of St John the Baptist is an ancient building that was re-seated in 1790. Stapleton was an ancient parish in the Condover division of the Hundred of Condover, and was a civil parish until 1 April 1967, following which it became part of the present civil parish of Condover. The Stapleton parish contains the hamlets of Upper and Lower Moat, Netley, Shady Moor, and Vinnels. 235 people lived in Stapleton in 1831 but by 1961 the population had shrunk to 191, and it is estimated that in 2011 it had grown to 245. In 1831 there were 45 houses to house the 235 people…
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 52.6350, -2.7860
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Condover
- Postcode
- SY5 7EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Phone
- 01743 719012
- Nearest railway station
- Shrewsbury — 8.9 km
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Stapleton, Shropshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Stapleton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.2 km
Stapleton Motte
Castles · 0.2 km
Stapleton
Villages · 0.3 km
Wayford Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.9 km
Stoney Acres
Caravan parks · 1.0 km
Dorrington
Villages · 1.7 km
Annscroft
Historic churches · 2.3 km
Lyth Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
Condover Park Touring Caravan Site
Caravan parks · 2.7 km
Condover Bridge
Historic bridges · 2.8 km
Condover
Villages · 2.8 km
Condover Hall
Historic houses · 2.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Stapleton War Memorial
Stapleton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Stapleton Motte
Stapleton Motte — castle in Stapleton, Shropshire, England, UK.
📷 5📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Wayford Bridge
Wayford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Stoney Acres
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📷 5Where to eat & stay near Stapleton, Shropshire
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Stoney Acres
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Caravan parks · West Midlands
Condover Park Touring Caravan Site
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📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
The Shepherd's Loft
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📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Woodville Caravan Site
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📷 5Caravan parks · West Midlands
Spring Lea Fishery & Holiday Park
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Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Admiral Benbow Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Hole In The Wall Public House
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📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
Yorkshire House Public House
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Dun And Cow Public House
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stapleton, Shropshire?
- Stapleton, Shropshire is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 7EQ), in the parish of Condover.
- What is Stapleton, Shropshire?
- Stapleton, Shropshire — a castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Stapleton, Shropshire?
- The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 8.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY5 7EQ.
- Is Stapleton, Shropshire a protected site?
- Yes — Stapleton, Shropshire is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Stapleton, Shropshire charge admission?
- Stapleton, Shropshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Stapleton, Shropshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 7EQ. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.