Hardwick castle

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Substantial ruinsruined, but plenty survives above ground

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Hardwick castle is a castle in Shropshire. The Albion Guide lists 27 castles in the county; this is one of them. The nearest other castle is Lower Lea tower keep, 2.2 km to the south-west. The nearest railway station is Church Stretton, 9.3 km to the east.

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