Historic houses · Mid Wales
The Porch House
In or near Priestweston.
The Porch House — house in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Porch House is a historic house in the United Kingdom — typically a country seat, manor, or town house with notable architecture or history. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Wikidata describes it as: "house in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.4940°, -2.9982°.
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Official information
The House on Crutches Museum is a charming local museum located in an Elizabethan timber-framed building in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire. Visitors can explore its unique architecture and various exhibits that reflect the town's heritage.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Porch House is a historic house located in Mid Wales. It is a Grade II* listed building, notable for its architectural significance. The property is situated within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 52.4940, -2.9982
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Bishop's Castle
- Postcode
- SY9 5BN
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Opening
- May-Oct: Sa,Su 13:30-17:00
- Official site
- www.hocmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q17551136 (CC0)
- commons: Porch House, Bishops Castle (geograph 3986380).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Porch House?
- The Porch House is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY9 5BN), in the parish of Bishop's Castle.
- What is The Porch House?
- The Porch House — house in Bishop's Castle, Shropshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to The Porch House?
- Drivers can use postcode SY9 5BN.
- Is The Porch House a listed building?
- The Porch House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is The Porch House a protected site?
- Yes — The Porch House is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to The Porch House?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY9 5BN. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.