Holdgate Castle
Shropshire
England
SO
562-896
Holdgate
Castle is an interesting stone motte and bailey fortress, which was mentioned
in the Domesday Book. On the high motte are the foundations of walls and
a rectangular tower. A farm now stands in the bailey and it retains a
large 13th century semi-circular flanking tower. 3 miles south-west is
Broncroft Castle and 5 miles north-west
is Rushbury Castle.
Holdgate Castle is located in the village centre, at Hall Farm. 21 miles south of Shrewsbury on the A49-B4371-B4368.
The site is visible from the road. Car parking is by the side of the road.
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