Castles · Mid Wales
Wotherton Castle Mound
In or near Priestweston.
Wotherton Castle Mound — a castle in wales mid.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool · 8.6 km
About
Wotherton Castle Mound 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
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wotherton Castle Mound is a historic castle site located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Chirbury with Brompton. This site is situated in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), specifically the Shropshire Hills. The mound represents remnants of a medieval fortification, offering insight into the region's historical landscape. Visitors can appreciate the natural surroundings and the archaeological significance of the site.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5985, -3.0591
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Chirbury with Brompton
- Postcode
- SY15 6BT
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool — 8.6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6286795 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wotherton Castle Mound?
- Wotherton Castle Mound is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY15 6BT), in the parish of Chirbury with Brompton.
- What is Wotherton Castle Mound?
- Wotherton Castle Mound — a castle in wales mid.
- How do I get to Wotherton Castle Mound?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 8.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY15 6BT.
- Is Wotherton Castle Mound a protected site?
- Yes — Wotherton Castle Mound is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- Does Wotherton Castle Mound charge admission?
- Wotherton Castle Mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Wotherton Castle Mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY15 6BT. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.