Castles · West Midlands
Weston under Penyard
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Weston under Penyard — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Weston under Penyard is a castle in england-west-midlands, 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Wye Valley
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Weston under Penyard is a castle located in the West Midlands. It is notable for its historical significance and architectural features. The site reflects the region's medieval heritage.
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Background
History
The parish church of St Lawrence has a tall 14th-century west tower which had a spire until it was damaged by lightning in 1750. A Wesleyan chapel was constructed at Buryhill during the early 19th century but was disused by 1964. The building was subsequently converted for use as private residence. Slightly to the east under farmland lies the former Roman settlement of Ariconium, which gave its name to the historical Welsh Kingdom spanning areas of what is now known as Herefordshire Ergyng and Archenfield. The name Ariconium is Romano-British and may conceivably have an equivalent in or near the Roman province of Galatia. Herefordshire escaped most of the battles with the Vikings but in 914…
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- Coordinates
- 51.9070, -2.5378
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Weston under Penyard
- Postcode
- HR9 7NX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hereford and South Herefordshire
Sources
- wikipedia: Weston under Penyard (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Weston under Penyard War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.1 km
Weston Hall
Historic houses · 0.6 km
Bollitree Castle
Follies · 0.9 km
Bury Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Penyard Park
Mountains & hills · 1.2 km
Ariconium
Hill forts · 1.3 km
The Penyard
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km
Penyard Castle
Castles · 1.5 km
Rudhall House
Stately homes · 2.2 km
Eccleswall Castle
Literary houses · 2.2 km
Broadmeadow Caravan & Camping Park
Caravan parks · 2.8 km
Cormorant sculpture
Public art & sculpture · 2.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Weston under Penyard War Memorial
Weston under Penyard War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Weston Hall
Weston Hall — house in Weston under Penyard, Herefordshire, England, UK.
📷 3📷 5Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Bury Hill
Bury Hill — mountain in england west midlands. Elevation: 100 m.
📷 5Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Penyard Park
Penyard Park — a hill or mountain in england west midlands.
📷 3Hill forts · West Midlands
Ariconium
Ariconium — Ariconium was a road station of Roman Britain mentioned in Iter XIII of the Iter Britanniarum of the Antonine Itineraries. It was located at Bury Hill.
Where to eat & stay near Weston under Penyard
Places to stay
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Broadmeadow Caravan & Camping Park
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📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Greenacres Camping & Caravan Site
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📷 7Hotels · West Midlands
Royal Hotel
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Merton House Holiday Hotel
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Greenway Farm Campsite
Greenway Farm Campsite — a campsite in england west midlands.
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Haywood Farm Caravan and Camping Park
Haywood Farm Caravan and Camping Park — a campsite in england west midlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Man of Ross
The Man of Ross — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Weston under Penyard?
- Weston under Penyard is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HR9 7NX), in the parish of Weston under Penyard.
- What is Weston under Penyard?
- Weston under Penyard — a castle in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Weston under Penyard?
- Drivers can use postcode HR9 7NX.
- Is Weston under Penyard a protected site?
- Yes — Weston under Penyard is part of the Wye Valley National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Weston under Penyard charge admission?
- Weston under Penyard typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Weston under Penyard?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR9 7NX. It sits within the Hereford and South Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.