Stokesay Castle, near Craven Arms, Shropshire

Stokesay Castle, near Craven Arms, Shropshire

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Reconstruction drawing of Stokesay Castle. Really a fortified manor house, it was built in the 1280s by Lawrence of Ludlow, a wealthy wool merchant. This property is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

Location

Shropshire Stokesay

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Themes

Reconstruction drawing of Kenilworth Castle in the 16th century, when it was at its most grand. At this time the castle was the home of the Earl of Leicester, a favourite of Elizabeth I. This property is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

Reconstruction Drawings

Tags

reconstruction drawing fortified manor house timber framed gatehouse stuart medieval (1066 - 1484) english heritage