Whittington Oswestry
SY11 4DF
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Beautiful remains of a 12th century moated castle located in the heart of the village of the same name.
Acton Burnell Shrewsbury
SY5 7PF
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English Heritage. The remains of a fortified manor house built in the 13th century by Robert Burnell, Chancellor of England and close friend of King Edward the First. The King was a regular visitor and it is said that he convened one of the first English Parliaments here in 1263.
Castle Hill Bridgnorth
WV16 4AL
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Perched high on a sandstone cliff overlooking the Severn Valley the remains of this Norman castle keep now lean at a precarious fifteen degrees - more than the Leaning Tower of Pisa!
near Wrexham
LL14 5AF
Tel: 01691 777 701
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Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-chirkcastle/
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A magnificent Marcher Fortress built 700 years ago by Edward I, situated close to the Welsh border. It has continuously lived in by the Myddelton family for the past 400 years. The beautiful gardens offer commanding views over the Cheshire/Shropshire plains.
Castle Square Ludlow
SY8 1AY
Tel: 01584 873355
Email: info@ludlowcastle.com
Web: www.ludlowcastle.com
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Originally a Norman castle, now retains various medieval buildings, including the magnificent ruins of the inner bailey. The castle forms a spectacular backdrop to the world renown Ludlow Festival, held in the grounds every summer.
Welshpool Powys
SY21 8RF
Tel: 01938 551944
Email: powiscastle@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-powiscastle_garden
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National Trust. World famous terraced garden & medieval castle containing one of the finest collections of paintings in Wales. It was originally built as a fortress by Welsh princes & was later enriched by generations of Herberts & Clives.A beautiful collection of Indian treasures is displayed in the Clive Museum.
Shrewsbury
Tel: 01743 361196
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The Great Hall houses the Shropshire Regimental Museum. In the grounds you will find the motte of the original Norman Castle.
Craven Arms
SY7 9AH
Tel: 01588 672544
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Web: www.english-heritage.org.uk/server/show/nav.16793
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English Heritage. Beautiful perfectly preserved 13th-century fortified manor house - the best example of its type in England.
Near Leominster
HR6 0PN
Tel: 01568 797 777
Email: gardens@hamptoncourt.org.uk
Web: www.hamptoncourt.org.uk
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Herefordshire - The magnificent gardens are set in the grounds of a beautiful medieval castle and include walled vegetable and flower gardens, waterfalls, a maze and riverside walks.
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