Wattlesborough Castle (uninhabited parts), Alberbury with Cardeston - Shropshire (UA)

Remains of a large square tower of the castle, now without a roof. Probably late C13 for Sir Robert Corbet. The wall heads are particularly vulnerable; some blocks of masonry have fallen from high level. The owner was previously considering consolidation and re-roofing works to facilitate domestic use, but a repair and development scheme has yet to be put forward.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Wattlesborough Castle (uninhabited parts)

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1006285

Local Planning Authority:

Shropshire (UA)

Site Type:

Defence > Castle

Location

Building Name:

Wattlesborough Castle (uninhabited parts)

Unitary Authority:

Shropshire (UA)

Parish:

Alberbury with Cardeston

Parliamentary Constituency:

Shrewsbury

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

A - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; no solution agreed

Previous Priority:

A

Ownership:

Private

Designation:

Scheduled Monument and Listed Building grade I

List Entry Number(s):

1006285 and 1366883