Mow Cop Castle

Mow Cop Castle

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Mow Cop Castle

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Location: Kidsgrove, Newcastle-Under-Lyme, Staffordshire, West Midlands Region, England, United Kingdom

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March 23, 2020

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Mow Cop Castle is a famous landmark in Mow Cop, a village situated on a moorland ridge. The castle is actually a folly summerhouse, built to look like a ruin in 1754 by Randle Wilbraham, the local Lord of the Manor. From the castle, you get a jaw-dropping panoramic view of the Staffordshire moorlands and the Cheshire Plain.

Jane Sherwin

June 8, 2022

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Mow Cop is the southernmost outcrop in Cheshire of hard sandstone grit, rising 355m above sea level. At its highest point stands a mock tower that was built as a summer house in 1754 by Randle Wilbraham, the local Lord of the Manor. This tower is visible for miles around and is a major landmark visited throughout the year. Interestingly, it was the location for the first Primitive Methodist service in 1807.

🅰️ndrzej D.

September 10, 2021

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This is a really cool place for a day trip. I recommend.

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Mow Cop, The Old Man of Mow and Limekiln Wood loop

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Embark on the Mow Cop, The Old Man of Mow and Limekiln Wood loop, a moderate hike that takes you through diverse landscapes. You will cover 5.8 miles (9.3 km)…

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