Richard's Castle (Shropshire)
Parish in Shropshire, England
| Coordinates: | 52.331, -2.727 |
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| OS grid ref: | SO 50 70 |
| Dialling code: | 01584 (Ludlow) |
Richard's Castle is a small rural parish on the Shropshire side of the county boundary, the settlement famously straddling the border with Herefordshire. It occupies gentle, undulating countryside above the Teme valley and is marked by the earthwork remains of an early Norman motte-and-bailey castle founded soon after the Conquest, together with an ancient parish church showing Norman fabric - both reminders of its medieval origins.
Today the area is largely agricultural with mixed farms, holiday cottages and a handful of local businesses, while many residents commute to nearby market towns such as Ludlow and Tenbury Wells. A small, active community gathers around the village hall and church, and the parish attracts walkers and heritage visitors interested in tranquillity, country pursuits and local history.
Postcode districts covering Richard's Castle (Shropshire)
Most populated places nearby
- Worcester 23.7 miles38.1 km
- Hereford 19 miles30.6 km
- Kidderminster 20.4 miles32.8 km
- Great Malvern 23 miles37 km
- Droitwich Spa 24.6 miles39.6 km
- Stourport-on-Severn 19 miles30.7 km
- Bridgnorth 19 miles30.5 km
- Leominster 7.3 miles11.8 km
- Ludlow 2.7 miles4.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Ashford Bowdler Parish 0.6 miles1 km
- Richards Castle (Hereford) Parish 1 mile1.6 km
- Ludlow South Ward 1.1 miles1.8 km
- Ashford Carbonell Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Ashford Carbonel Parish 1.6 miles2.5 km
- Brimfield Built-up area 1.8 miles3 km
- Ludford Parish 2.2 miles3.5 km
- Orleton Built-up area 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Pipe Aston Parish 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Ludlow Built-up area 2.7 miles4.4 km
- Sheet Built-up area 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Ludlow East Ward 3 miles4.8 km
Example postcodes in Richard's Castle (Shropshire)
SY8 4EJ, SY8 4AN, SY8 4DT, SY8 4AJ, SY8 4AD, SY8 4DZ, SY8 4AL, SY8 4EQ, SY8 4EG … See all
Transport links
- Birmingham International Airport 42.1 miles67.8 km
- Bristol Airport 65.5 miles105.5 km
- Ludlow Railway Station 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Leominster Railway Station 7.3 miles11.8 km
Hotels near Richard's Castle (Shropshire) Ad
- The Town House Ludlow 2.5 miles4.1 km
- The Clive Arms 5 4.2 miles6.8 km
- Riverside Inn, Aymestrey 4 5.9 miles9.6 km
- The Lion 6.6 miles10.7 km
- The Feathers Hotel 4 2.6 miles4.2 km
- The Bridge 5.7 miles9.2 km
- The Wheatsheaf Inn 2.4 miles3.8 km
- Fishmore Hall 3 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Hopton Crown 4 8.9 miles14.3 km
Schools in Richard's Castle (Shropshire)
- Moor Park School Independent - all ages
Local points of interest
- Easton Court Estate 4.1 miles6.5 km
- Croft Ambrey Archaeological site 4.4 miles7 km
- Ludlow Racecourse Recreation 4.4 miles7.1 km
- Clee Hills Hill 6.4 miles10.3 km
- Witley Court Historic site 15.6 miles25.1 km
- Wyre Forest Forest 16.3 miles26.2 km
- Hereford Racecourse Recreation 17.8 miles28.7 km
- Edgar Street Stadium 18.7 miles30.1 km
- Clun Forest Forest 19.5 miles31.4 km