Castles · South Wales
Walterstone
In or near Longtown.
Walterstone — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Philip Pankhurst — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Walterstone is a castle in wales-south, 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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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Walterstone is a castle located in South Wales. Its historical significance is marked by its medieval architecture, reflecting the region's rich heritage.
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Background
History
In the 18th century, a Roman mosaic was reported to have been found in the parish. The exact site is not known but is thought to be in the Coed-y-Grafel area north of the village.
Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Coordinates
- 51.9190, -2.9610
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Walterstone
- Postcode
- HR2 0DX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- wikipedia: Walterstone (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Walterstone Motte
Literary houses · 0.1 km
Mound South West of Walterstone
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Walterstone Camp
Vineyards · 0.9 km
Great Hunthouse Mound
Literary houses · 1.2 km
Oldcastle
Literary houses · 1.6 km
Bridge on River Monnow at Trewyn Mill
Historic bridges · 1.7 km
Castell y Goetre
Literary houses · 2.1 km
Goytre Wood Motte
Literary houses · 2.1 km
Pandy
Villages · 2.1 km
Wern-Gounsel Hillfort
Vineyards · 2.3 km
Pandy Caravan Club Site
Campsites · 2.4 km
Trewyn House
Historic houses · 2.4 km
Nearby
📷 5Literary houses · South Wales
Walterstone Motte
Walterstone Motte — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 5Literary houses · South Wales
Mound South West of Walterstone
Mound South West of Walterstone — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 5Vineyards · South Wales
Walterstone Camp
Walterstone Camp — a UK vineyard in wales south, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Literary houses · South Wales
Great Hunthouse Mound
Great Hunthouse Mound — a literary house museum in wales south.
📷 5📷 3Historic bridges · South Wales
Bridge on River Monnow at Trewyn Mill
Bridge on River Monnow at Trewyn Mill — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Walterstone
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Pen-y-dre Caravan & Camp Site
Pen-y-dre Caravan & Camp Site — a campsite in wales south.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Cornewall Arms
Cornewall Arms in Wales South, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · South Wales
Skirrid Mountain Inn
Skirrid Mountain Inn — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
Restaurants · South Wales
The Walnut Tree
The Walnut Tree — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 7Historic pubs · Mid Wales
Black Swan
Black Swan — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 4More castles in this region
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Caerphilly Castle
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Abergavenny Castle
Abergavenny Castle — Grade I listed building in Abergavenny. Ruined castle in the market town of Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, Wales.
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Allt y Gaer
Allt y Gaer — Site of Special Scientific Interest in Wales.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Walterstone?
- Walterstone is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR2 0DX), in the parish of Walterstone.
- What is Walterstone?
- Walterstone — a castle in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Walterstone?
- Drivers can use postcode HR2 0DX.
- Is Walterstone a protected site?
- Yes — Walterstone is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Walterstone charge admission?
- Walterstone typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Walterstone?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR2 0DX. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.