Bronsil Castle

Bronsil Castle is a medieval fortified structure with a water-filled moat and corner towers near Ledbury. The four-sided ruins display defensive walls and crenellated parapets that once protected the resident nobility.

Richard Beauchamp, Treasurer to Henry VI, received permission to fortify his residence at Bronsil in the middle of the 15th century. The site developed as a defensive stronghold for the local nobility during this period.

The castle stands as an example of medieval defensive architecture, reflecting the social and military requirements of Herefordshire's nobility.

The ruins are located about 2 miles east of Ledbury off the A438, with a late 19th-century bridge providing access across the moat. Plan to walk across uneven ground and be prepared for potentially damp conditions around the water-filled defensive ditches.

During consolidation work in 1991, the gatehouse tower unexpectedly collapsed into the moat as scaffolding was being installed. This dramatic incident revealed how unstable the remaining stone structures had become over the centuries.

Location: Eastnor

GPS coordinates: 52.03270,-2.36658

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:26