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Goodrich Castle, Herefordshire

Goodrich Castle is a ruined Norman castle to the north of Goodrich, Herefordshire. The castle stands on a high rocky sandstone outcrop overlooking the River Wye, guarding the line of the former Roman road from Gloucester to Caerleon. It was praised by Wordsworth as the "noblest ruin in Herefordshire". It is within the council area of County of Herefordshire.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1348917.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Herefordshire
Lat, Long: 51.876837,-2.61571
Grid Reference: SO 5771 1998
Civil Parish: Goodrich CP
Council Area: County of Herefordshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA

GBPN ID: 302091
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Goodrich_Castle,_Herefordshire_302091

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