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Castles in Herefordshire

Clifford Castle
Clifford, Herefordshire
Gatehouse, hall, and round towers are all that remain of the traditional birthplace of "Fair Rosamund" Clifford.
Clifford, Herefordshire, England,
Location: NE Hay-on-Wye, on B4350

Eastnor Castle
Eastnor Castle Ledbury, Herefordshire
A grand mock castle begun in 1811 by the 2nd Lord Somers (later Earl Somers) to provide a home more suited to his elevated status as a peer of the realm. The interior furnishings are sumptuous, befitting the amazing decor. Eastnor is remarkable, if only to wonder at the ego that would demand its erection!
Eastnor, Ledbury, Herefordshire, England, HR8 1RL
Website: Eastnor Castle
Email: enquiries@eastnorcastle.com
Phone: +44 (0)1531 633160
Fax: +44 (0)1531 631776
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express
Details of Eastnor Castle

Goodrich Castle
Goodrich Castle Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
Across the Wye from Simond's Yat, Goodrich is a romantic ruin built in the 13th century to a square design, with large rounded towers at the corners. Site of heavy action during the Civil War, when it was bombarded into submission to Parliamentary troops by "Roaring Meg", a huge cannon now on display at nearby Hereford Cathedral.
Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England, HR9 6HY
Location: 5 m S Ross-on-Wye, off A40
Website: Goodrich Castle
Phone: 01600 890 538
English Heritage
Photo Credit: David Ross and Britain Express

Longtown Castle
Longtown Castle Longtown, Herefordshire
Ruins of a Norman motte and bailey castle set in remote Herefordshie countryside close to the Welsh border. The motte and north and south baileys were constructed shortly after the Norman Conquest in 1066 AD. A additional east bailey was added later. A stone keep was built in the 12th century. The entire complex was surrounded by a curtain wall sometime in the 13th century.
Longtown, Herefordshire, England,
Location: Off the B4347 4 miles west of Abbey Dore
Website: Longtown Castle
English Heritage
Photo Credit: - Photos of Longtown Castle

Wigmore Castle
Wigmore, Herefordshire
An 11th century castle that later saw use as a prison, Wigmore is a striking medieval fortress in the Welsh Marches of Herefordshire, that lies buried aup to one story deep by rubble and earth. Wigmore was built sometime in the 11th century, but who the builder was is a bit of an historical mystery. Tradition says that the castle was the work of a nobleman by the name of Eric the Wild. However, the Domesday Book of 1086 attributes the castle to William fitz Osbern.
A4110, Wigmore, Herefordshire, England,
Location: On the A4110 8 miles west of Ludlow. Access on foot from the vilage, following the Mortimer Way off Castle Street. Open access site.
Website: Wigmore Castle
English Heritage

Wilton Castle
Wilton Castle Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
A restored 12th century Norman castle in the Welsh Borders, set in lovely gardens beside the River Wye. The castle was built of local red sandstone in the latter half of the 12th century, replacing an earlier wooden pallisade in the traditional Norman motte and bailey plan. The location was chosen carefully to guard an important crossing of the wye, on the main road into Wales.
Wilton, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, England, HR9 6AD
Location: In Wilton village, 1 mile from Ross-on-Wye
Website: Wilton Castle
Phone: 01989 565759
Historic Houses Association
Photo Credit: Trevor Rickard, licensed for reuse under the Creative Commons Licence

 

 

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Tyn Cwm

Dorstone
Self catering cottage

Tyn Cwm offers 1 double with en-suite shower room, 1 twin, bathroom with shower over bath, spacious living room/dining area with woodburner, kitchen, enclosed paved … more >>
Sleeps 4

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Castle Cliffe

Hereford
Self catering cottage

Castle Cliffe is spread over two floors and has a fully fitted kitchen, sitting room and castle bathroom (bath & separate shower) with three bedrooms … more >>
Sleeps 6

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Ross-on-Wye (Hotel)

Old Court Hotel

A relaxing Elizabethan Manor House which maintains its character and architectural features, with a great oak door giving access to the reception. The hotel has 18 rooms, with an additional 4 suites available for that extra luxury. All rooms are en suite and a large percentage have … more >>

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Hereford (Hotel)

The Green Man Inn

Steeped in history, this 15th century inn is situated in the heart of the peaceful village of Fownhope. Set in tranquil gardens and close to the River Wye in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside, The Green Man Inn is ideally located for walking, fishing, golfing parties and … more >>

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