What is recorded here
Oswestry Castle was built by the Normans in the 11th century, following the Harrying of the North, to consolidate control over the Welsh Marches. It is remembered for its strategic position on the border between England and Wales, and for its role in the medieval conflict between the English and Welsh.
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Places near here
Oswestry Castle: motte and adjoining section of the town wall immediately north east of Christ ChurchScheduled monument · 2 yd
Battle of Oswestrybattle · 5 yd
The GuildhallListed building · 45 yd
Oswestry Town MuseumMuseum · 47 yd
Hermon ChapelListed building · 77 yd
Battle of MaserfieldMajor battlefield · 160 yd
Wilfred Owen StatueMemorial · 390 yd
Statue in Festival Square, OswestryMonument or public art · 391 yd
Old OswestryMountain / peak · 1416 yd
Telford's milestone opposite Oswestry Old FortMonument or public art · 1664 yd
MilestoneMonument or public art · 1736 yd
Tourist Information CentreVisitor information · 1.4 miOther information
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