Castles · Mid Wales
Stapleton, Shropshire
Stapleton, Shropshire — a castle in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Stapleton, Shropshire is a castle in wales-mid, 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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Place summary
Stapleton is a castle located in Shropshire, near the border with Mid Wales. This historic structure reflects the region's medieval heritage and is notable for its architectural significance.
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Background
History
There is an embankment in the parish that has been suggested to be the remains of a Roman station. The Church of England parish church of St John the Baptist is an ancient building that was re-seated in 1790. Stapleton was an ancient parish in the Condover division of the Hundred of Condover, and was a civil parish until 1 April 1967, following which it became part of the present civil parish of Condover. The Stapleton parish contains the hamlets of Upper and Lower Moat, Netley, Shady Moor, and Vinnels. 235 people lived in Stapleton in 1831 but by 1961 the population had shrunk to 191, and it is estimated that in 2011 it had grown to 245. In 1831 there were 45 houses to house the 235 people…
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- Coordinates
- 52.6350, -2.7860
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Condover
- Postcode
- SY5 7EQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Official site
- web.archive.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Stapleton, Shropshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stapleton, Shropshire?
- Stapleton, Shropshire is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY5 7EQ), in the parish of Condover.
- Does Stapleton, Shropshire charge admission?
- Stapleton, Shropshire typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Stapleton, Shropshire?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode SY5 7EQ. It sits within the South Shropshire parliamentary constituency.