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Hartlebury Castle

ENG England · 13th century

Hartlebury Castle in England
Photo: Stephen McKay · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Hartlebury Castle, a Grade I listed building, near Hartlebury in Worcestershire, central England, was built in the mid-13th century as a fortified manor house, on manorial land earlier given to the Bishop of Worcester by King Burgred of Mercia. It lies near Stourport-on-Severn in an area with several large manors and country houses, including Witley Court, Astley Hall, Pool House, Areley Hall and Hartlebury and Abberley Hall. Later, it became the bishop's principal residence.

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Hartlebury Castle ranks #3,864 of 8,134 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #262 of the 333 mapped in England. Founded c. 1300, it is older than 63% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 861 atlas entries founded in the 13th century. 3 more atlas landmarks stand within 25 km. The nearest day-trip guide is Birmingham, 28 km away. See how England compares in the castle statistics.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Hartlebury Castle?

Hartlebury Castle stands in England, at 52.3391°, -2.242°.

When was Hartlebury Castle built?

The atlas dates its founding to c. 1300. Earlier structures may have stood on the site; this is the earliest documented founding year.

How famous is Hartlebury Castle?

In this atlas's fame ranking: #3,864 of 8,134 worldwide, and #262 in England. Fame here combines how many Wikipedia language editions cover a landmark with how many people read them.

What is the nearest castle to Hartlebury Castle?

Worcester Castle, about 17 km away.

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