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Alleged Site Of Castle At Hinstock
Hob Uid: 72377
Location : Shropshire Hinstock
Grid Ref : SJ6907026040
Summary : Alleged site of a castle at Hinstock. There are no visible remains on the ground and it must remain conjectural. During the medieval period Hinstock belonged to the 'Pantulf' family as part of the barony of Wem, and who also built castles at Tyrley and Wem.
More information : (SJ 69072604) Castle (NR) (site of) (1) There are said to be traces of an ancient castle at Hinstock. (2) There are no visible remains of a castle at the published siting which falls upon a low ridge of pastureland, overlooking former swamp and bog on the NW. (3)

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Source details : OS 6" 1902
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Source details : Hist & Descr of Salop 1837 110 (C Hulbert)
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Source details : F1 ASP 19-SEP-75
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Monument Types:

Monument Period Name : Medieval
Display Date : Medieval
Monument End Date : 1540
Monument Start Date : 1066
Monument Type : Castle
Evidence : Earthwork

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External Cross Reference Number : SJ 62 NE 4
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Activity type : FIELD OBSERVATION (VISUAL ASSESSMENT)
Start Date : 1975-09-19
End Date : 1975-09-19

Historic England Research Records

Alleged Site Of Castle At Hinstock