 | South-east of Shrewsbury, off A49 The Burnell family held the manor in Shropshire for a hundred years and it became a grand estate.In 1420 the male line of the Burnell family died out and the castle was abandoned. more information |
| At Bridgnorth Small 12th century great tower next to the river with gardens. more information |
| In the village of Clun, south of Bishop's Castle, off A488 a romantic ruined castle , today you can clearly make out the original plan of the castle. The ditch and two heavily defended baileys surround the motte and rectangular keep. English Heritage site. more information |
 | At Ludlow, 12 miles north of Leominster On cliffs overlooking the River Teme, the castle is the most strategic fortification on the Welsh borders. Started around 1085 by Roger de Lacy with improvements in the 1130's, and the 14th century. When a member of the Mortimer family was crowned Edward IV the castle became a royal property. more information |
| On outskirts of Shawbury, on A53 north of Shrewsbury. There are two ruins - a 13th century keep and an Elizabethan mansion The eerie ruins of of the castle are said to be haunted by a ghost.English Heritage site. more information |
| In Shrewsbury Originally a wooden fortification, the red standstone castle was built by Roger de Montgomery. The castle was restored as much as possible to its Edwardian condition and opened to the public in 1926. The castle is a popular venue for weddings and the grounds are frequently used for outdoor events during the summer. more information |
 | off A49 at Craven Arms In the strategic border area of the Welsh marches. The 13th century north tower is the oldest part of the castle, improved by Laurence de Ludlow and in the 17th century. Following this period the castle declined. Since the 19th century it has been maintained and has the appearance of a classic manor house. more information |
| At Whittington, 3 miles north-east of Oswestry, A495 In 12 acres of land, this ruined Marches castle is only one mile from the vast Iron Age hill fort of Old Oswestry. The small rural community of Whittington has acquired a 99 year lease to manage the castle, which stands at the centre of the village. more information |