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Clifford Castle, Herefordshire

Clifford Castle is a ruined castle in the village of Clifford in the Wye Valley in Herefordshire. The early motte-and-bailey castle was built on a cliff overlooking the River Wye in 1070 by William FitzOsbern, 1st Earl of Hereford. The castle was later rebuilt in stone by Ralph Tosny. It is within the council area of County of Herefordshire.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1167903.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Herefordshire
Lat, Long: 52.104216,-3.1056165
Grid Reference: SO 2437 4567
Civil Parish: Clifford CP
Council Area: County of Herefordshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA

GBPN ID: 300931
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Clifford_Castle,_Herefordshire_300931

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