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 and Atcham
    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

Contact Details

John Tiernan 0121 625 6839

Next steps

Read more about this historic site on the National Heritage List for England