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Richards Castle, Herefordshire

Richards Castle is the remains of a motte-and-bailey castle in the village of the same name in Herefordshire. It was built by the Norman knight Richard Scrob before 1051, a rare motte-and-bailey castle built before the Conquest. It is within the council area of County of Herefordshire.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1011020.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Herefordshire
Lat, Long: 52.328039,-2.7599066
Grid Reference: SO 4831 7026
Civil Parish: Richards Castle CP
Council Area: County of Herefordshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA

GBPN ID: 304084
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Richards_Castle,_Herefordshire_304084

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