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Historic houses · West Midlands

Welbatch Pit Mound

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♿ Wheelchair: limited

Welbatch Pit Mound — a historic house in wales-mid, United Kingdom.

OS benchmark at Welbatch Farm - geograph.org.uk - 8123829

Richard Law — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Shrewsbury · 5.1 km
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Welbatch Pit Mound is a historic house located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Protected designations

  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Welbatch Pit Mound is a historic site located in Mid Wales. It is a significant remnant of the region's industrial heritage, associated with coal mining activities. The mound serves as a reminder of the area's historical landscape and its transformation due to mining practices.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
52.6773, -2.8001
District
Shropshire
Parish
Longden
Postcode
SY5 8BA
Parliamentary constituency
Shrewsbury
Nearest railway station
Shrewsbury5.1 km

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Welbatch Pit Mound?
Welbatch Pit Mound is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 8BA), in the parish of Longden.
What is Welbatch Pit Mound?
Welbatch Pit Mound — a historic house in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Welbatch Pit Mound?
The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY5 8BA.
Is Welbatch Pit Mound a protected site?
Yes — Welbatch Pit Mound is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
How do I get to Welbatch Pit Mound?
The nearest railway station is Shrewsbury, about 5.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 8BA.