Stokesay Castle, Craven Arms, Shropshire

Stokesay Castle is the finest and best-preserved 13th-century fortified manor house in England. It was fortified by Lawrence de Ludlow, a wool merchant, who received his 'License to Crenellate' from Edward 1 in 1291. This property is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).

Location

Shropshire Stokesay

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Themes

Tags

building manor house fortified crenellation tower water defence castle medieval (1066 - 1484) english heritage