Stokesay Castle located near the town of Craven Arms in south Shropshire is the oldest fortified manor house in England. The monument is in the care of English Heritage and they provide a recorded audio tour for visitors. Parts of this unusual-looking building date from the 12th century. The great hall was added in the 13th century and the original medieval staircase remains to this day. The castle’s most intriguing feature is the timber-framed residence built onto the outside of the walls. The Jacobean gatehouse is also timbered.
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Castles in England
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