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Bishop's Castle, Shropshire

Bishop's Castle is a small market town in Shropshire. The town is within an agricultural area and has also become known for its alternative community including artists, musicians, writers and craftspeople. Only a single wall remains of the castle itself. Bishop's Castle Town Hall was constructed in the 17th century. The Three Tuns Brewery was established on its current site in 1642, making it the oldest licensed brewery site in Britain. The town is within the council area of Shropshire.

Place Type: Town
Historic County: Shropshire
Lat, Long: 52.492978,-2.997853
Grid Reference: SO 3234 8880
Civil Parish: Bishop's Castle CP
Council Area: Shropshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA

GBPN ID: 3869
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Bishop's_Castle,_Shropshire_3869

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