Castles · West Midlands
Thruxton Court
In or near Thruxton.
Thruxton Court — a castle in wales mid.
Philip Pankhurst — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Broomy Hill · 7.6 km
About
Thruxton Court 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
Thruxton Court is a castle located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Thruxton (postcode HR2). This site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its proximity to the River Wye, highlighting its ecological significance. The castle's historical context and architectural features reflect the region's heritage. Visitors can appreciate the surrounding natural landscape, which contributes to the site’s environmental importance.
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- Coordinates
- 52.0072, -2.8231
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Thruxton
- Postcode
- HR2 9AX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Broomy Hill — 7.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286192 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thruxton Court?
- Thruxton Court is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 9AX), in the parish of Thruxton.
- What is Thruxton Court?
- Thruxton Court — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Thruxton Court?
- The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode HR2 9AX.
- Is Thruxton Court a protected site?
- Yes — Thruxton Court is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Thruxton Court charge admission?
- Thruxton Court typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Thruxton Court?
- The nearest railway station is Broomy Hill, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 9AX.