Castles · West Midlands
Weston under Penyard
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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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)
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Frequently 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.
- 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.