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Shrawardine Castle is a shell keep castle situated on the north bank of the River Severn in Shrawardine, Shropshire. The monument includes the remains of a stone keep, motte, three baileys and associated settlement earthworks. The castle is sited in an elevated position overlooking the river to control a crossing point. The first written reference to the castle occurs in 1165 when Philip Helgot wrote acknowledging service of the castle guard to the Crown. It is within the council area of Shropshire.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1015707.
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Shropshire
Lat, Long: 52.732746,-2.8891353
Grid Reference: SJ 4005 1538
Civil Parish: Montford CP
Council Area: Shropshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA
GBPN ID: 304382
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Shrawardine_Castle,_Shropshire_304382
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Historic England Scheduled Monument 1015707.
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Shropshire
Lat, Long: 52.732746,-2.8891353
Grid Reference: SJ 4005 1538
Civil Parish: Montford CP
Council Area: Shropshire CA
Police Area: West Mercia PA
GBPN ID: 304382
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Shrawardine_Castle,_Shropshire_304382
Peruse Shropshire on Wikishire