Castles · Mid Wales
The Cott
In or near Wigmore.
The Cott — a castle in wales mid.
Peter Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction · 6.7 km
About
The Cott 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
The Cott is a castle located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Kinsham. It is notable for its designation as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Lugg and River Teme. This designation highlights the area's ecological significance. Visitors can expect to explore the surrounding landscapes, which are characterised by natural beauty and wildlife.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2701, -2.9384
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Kinsham
- Postcode
- LD8 2HN
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction — 6.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286216 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
The Hommes
Castles · 0.3 km
Kinsham
Other places · 0.4 km
Lower Kinsham
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km
Combe Moor
Natural landmarks · 0.9 km
Byton Motte
Literary houses · 1.0 km
Upper Kinsham
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km
Single Span Bridge Over Tributary Of River Lugg
Historic bridges · 1.3 km
Combe Motte
Castles · 1.4 km
Motte castle 300m north east of Combe House
Literary houses · 1.4 km
Byton
Other places · 1.5 km
Combe
Other places · 1.6 km
Wapley Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Cott?
- The Cott is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LD8 2HN), in the parish of Kinsham.
- What is The Cott?
- The Cott — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to The Cott?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode LD8 2HN.
- Is The Cott a protected site?
- Yes — The Cott is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does The Cott charge admission?
- The Cott typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to The Cott?
- The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 6.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LD8 2HN.