Shropshire Castles, Castles in Shropshire

Chirk Castle

Shropshire Castles

Shropshire has always lived in interesting times. The stormy history of this region has left us with a wonderful littering of castles and abbeys, put to the sword again and again.

We can claim 32 castles in all, with Ludlow, Stokesay and Clun being perhaps the finest. Some of Shropshires Castles available for the public to visit are shown below:

Acton Burnell Castle

Acton Burnell Castle is located in a remote village of the same name and isn’t a traditional castle at all, but a fortified manor house.

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Bridgnorth Castle

Today the remains of Bridgnorth Castle, set on a cliff by the side of the River Severn, are little more than a ruin.

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Chirk Castle

Chirk Castle is an awe-inspiring, magnificent 700 year-old Marcher fortress with commanding views.

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Clun Castle

Clun castle was built in the motte and bailey style around the 1100’s by the Norman, Robert de Say.

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Ludlow Castle

Construction of Ludlow Castle began in the late 11th Century as the border stronghold of one of the Marcher Lords, Roger De Lacy.

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Moreton Corbett Castle

Moreton Corbett Castle is a magnificent and unusual, ornate ruin that is, disturbingly atmospheric.

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Powis Castle & Garden

Powis Castle and gardens was built around 1200 and houses a beautiful collection of textiles, bronzes, ivory and jade from India.

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Shrewsbury Castle

Shrewsbury castle as it can be today is a Norman red sandstone construction built by Roger de Montgomery in 1070.

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Stokesay Castle

Stokesay Castle, near Craven Arms, nestles in peaceful South Shropshire countryside near the Welsh Border.

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Whittington Castle

Whittington Castle is very impressive and picturesque, situated in the heart of Whittington village.

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To explore the other Shropshire Attractions on offer, please visit the Shropshire Attractions page.