Castles · Mid Wales
Shobdon Castle mound
Shobdon Castle mound — probable site of castle in Shobdon, Herefordshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction · 8.6 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Shobdon Castle mound is a castle in Mid Wales. Officially recognised as scheduled monument. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Titley Junction, about 8.6 km away. Postcode area HR6.
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Heritage listing
Details This record was the subject of a minor enhancement on 29 May 2015. The record has been generated from an "old county number" (OCN) scheduling record. These are monuments that were not reviewed under the Monuments Protection Programme and are some of our oldest designation records. The monument includes a motte castle situated in the grounds of Shobdon Court on the lower south facing slopes of the prominent Shobdon Hill overlooking the wide valley of the Pinsley Brook. The motte survives as a circular flat topped mound measuring up to 46m in diameter and 3.6m high surrounded by a buried ditch (backfilled since 1971). This ditch originally had a causeway to the north east and an outer bank and possible horn work to the south west. The large scale of the motte has led some to suggest it might be a ringwork. The motte lies within the Grade II registered Historic Park and Garden of Shobdon (1891) and 18th century landscaping included tree planting on the earthwork. Legacy The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system. Legacy System number: HE 181 Legacy System: RSM - OCN
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Lugg SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Teme SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shobdon Castle mound is a scheduled monument located in Shobdon, Mid Wales. This historic site is notable for its designation as a scheduled monument and is situated within areas classified as Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) for both the River Lugg and River Teme.
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- Coordinates
- 52.2604, -2.8812
- District
- Herefordshire, County of
- Parish
- Shobdon
- Postcode
- HR6 9LZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Herefordshire
- Nearest railway station
- Titley Junction — 8.6 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17642114 (CC0)
- commons: Motte at Shobdon Court - geograph.org.uk - 449734.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shobdon Castle mound?
- Shobdon Castle mound is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode HR6 9LZ), in the parish of Shobdon.
- Is Shobdon Castle mound a listed building?
- Shobdon Castle mound is officially recognised as scheduled monument listed.
- Is Shobdon Castle mound a protected site?
- Yes — Shobdon Castle mound is part of the River Lugg SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the River Teme SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- Does Shobdon Castle mound charge admission?
- Shobdon Castle mound typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Shobdon Castle mound?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode HR6 9LZ. It sits within the North Herefordshire parliamentary constituency.