Red Castle, Hawkstone Park, Weston-under-Redcastle - Shropshire (UA)

The standing remains of a C12/C13 medieval castle in a largely restored C18 landscape. Recent research suggests that the remains were significantly adapted as part of the designed landscape which includes the adjacent Hawkstone Follies. The masonry is in vulnerable condition and deteriorating. Invasive vegetation needs to be brought under control. A management plan for the site has been completed with recommendations.

Site Details

Designated Site Name:

Red Castle: an enclosure castle in Hawkstone Park

Heritage Category:

Scheduled Monument

List Entry Number:

1020850

Local Planning Authority:

Shropshire (UA)

Site Type:

Defence > Castle

Location

Building Name:

Red Castle

Locality:

Hawkstone Park

Unitary Authority:

Shropshire (UA)

Parish:

Weston-under-Redcastle

Parliamentary Constituency:

The Wrekin

Region:

Midlands

Assessment Information

Assessment Type:

Building or structure

Condition:

Poor

Occupancy / Use:

Not applicable

Priority:

B - Immediate risk of further rapid deterioration or loss of fabric; solution agreed but not yet implemented

Previous Priority:

B

Ownership:

Commercial company

Designation:

Scheduled Monument and Listed Buildings - 2 grade II, RPG grade I

List Entry Number(s):

1020850 and 1237180; 1264271