Castle
Hartlebury Castle
ENG England · 13th century
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 #91 of 6,412 worldwide in the atlas's castle fame ranking, and #37 of the 233 mapped in England. Founded 1300, it is older than 66% of the atlas's dated landmarks — one of 555 atlas entries founded in the 13th century. See how England compares in the castle statistics.
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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 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: #91 of 6,412 worldwide, and #37 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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