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Huntington Castle is a fortified residence in Herefordshire dating from the medieval period. The castle occupies a significant defensive position and reflects the architectural traditions of medieval border fortifications characteristic of the Welsh Marches. Its stonework and structural elements are consistent with construction practices from the twelfth to thirteenth centuries, though the site may have undergone later modifications and adaptations. The surviving remains demonstrate the enduring importance of fortified settlement in this strategically sensitive region throughout the medieval period.
Huntington Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1002939. View the official record →
Huntington Castle is a fortified residence in Herefordshire dating from the medieval period. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1002939.
Huntington Castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1002939.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Mound N of Cwmma Farm (3.7 km), The Camp earthwork (4.2 km), Churchyard cross in St Mary's churchyard (4.8 km).
This page is just one thread. A full Aubrey report pulls together 15 strands of Huntington Castle's history, each drawn from the record and mapped to the exact spot:
Every location is different. Not every section appears for every place, only what the historical record actually holds turns up in a report.
Huntington Castle stands on Ludlow Rocks (Undifferentiated), bedrock that formed in the Ludlow. The rock here is mudstone, siltstone and sandstone.