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Kilpeck Church and Castle Ruins
DiscoverPlaces to seeCastlesUnited KingdomEnglandWest Midlands RegionKilpeck
Kilpeck Church and Castle Ruins
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Alex Foxfield
February 3, 2021
Hiking
Nestled in classic border country, Kilpeck is a pleasant Herefordshire village. Part of the Welsh Kingdom of Ergyng until the 9th century, it became part of Archenfield after the Norman conquest. In the 16th century it became part of England, though Welsh was still commonly spoken here until the 19th century.
It is notable for two landmarks in particular: the remains of a motte-and-bailey caste and its small but remarkable Romanesque church of St Mary and St David's.
It is notable for two landmarks in particular: the remains of a motte-and-bailey caste and its small but remarkable Romanesque church of St Mary and St David's.
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Hike the difficult 11.3-mile Herefordshire Trail: Kilpeck and Garway Hill Loop, featuring panoramic views and historic sites.
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Elevation 110 m