Castles · Mid Wales
Staunton on Arrow Motte
In or near Kington.
Staunton on Arrow Motte — a castle in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction · 4.6 km
About
Staunton on Arrow Motte 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 Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Staunton on Arrow Motte is a historic castle located in Staunton on Arrow, Mid Wales. This motte is significant for its strategic position and is part of the designated Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for the River Lugg and River Teme. The site offers insight into medieval fortifications and the landscape's ecological importance. Visitors can observe the motte's earthworks and the surrounding natural environment, which contribute to its historical and ecological value.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2349, -2.9245
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Staunton on Arrow
- Postcode
- HR6 9HR
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction — 4.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286241 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Staunton on Arrow Motte?
- Staunton on Arrow Motte is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR6 9HR), in the parish of Staunton on Arrow.
- What is Staunton on Arrow Motte?
- Staunton on Arrow Motte — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Staunton on Arrow Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR6 9HR.
- Is Staunton on Arrow Motte a protected site?
- Yes — Staunton on Arrow Motte is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Staunton on Arrow Motte charge admission?
- Staunton on Arrow Motte typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Staunton on Arrow Motte?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 4.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR6 9HR.