The Top 7 Castles around Oswestry
A visit to a castle — whether you stumble over one during a hike outdoors or walk your way around the grounds with a guide — is always something special, and you’ve got 7
beautiful castles to choose from around Oswestry. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
beautiful castles to choose from around Oswestry. Just browse our list to find your top castle , and add some history to your next adventure!
Last updated: October 3, 2025
The castle was built in 1295 by Roger Mortimer de Chirk, uncle of Roger Mortimer, 1st Earl of March as part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the …
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Chirk Castle was completed in 1310 during the reign of Edward I as a statement of English intent to the last remaining Welsh nobility. These days, the castle is a …
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Whittington Castle is a castle in northern Shropshire, England, owned and managed by the Whittington Castle Preservation Fund. The castle was originally a motte-and-bailey castle, but this was replaced in …
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Great statue with the castle sat in the background. Good place to visit.
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Beautiful place to visit, even in the winter when nothing is in bloom.
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