MenuLongtown Castle, Herefordshire
Longtown Castle is a ruined Norman motte-and-bailey fortification in Longtown, Herefordshire. It was established in the 11th century by Walter de Lacy, reusing former Roman earthworks. The castle was rebuilt in stone by Gilbert de Lacy after 1148, who also established the adjacent town. It is in the care of English Heritage. It is within the council area of County of Herefordshire.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1021347.
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Herefordshire
Lat, Long: 51.95692,-2.9899762
Grid Reference: SO 3206 2917
Civil Parish: Longtown CP
Council Area: County of Herefordshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA
GBPN ID: 303024
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Longtown_Castle,_Herefordshire_303024
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Historic England Scheduled Monument 1021347.
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Herefordshire
Lat, Long: 51.95692,-2.9899762
Grid Reference: SO 3206 2917
Civil Parish: Longtown CP
Council Area: County of Herefordshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA
GBPN ID: 303024
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Longtown_Castle,_Herefordshire_303024
Peruse Herefordshire on Wikishire