Clun Castle
The Norman Castle at Clun has been said to be "... one of the finest and most impressive castles of the English Marches."
The present castle dates back to the 1100s, when it was
rebuilt on the site of an original motte and bailey by the Norman
lord, Robert de Say.
This would have been considered one of the prime locations from which to defend the area against the marauding Welsh - the castle was besieged by the Welsh in 1196.
Subsequently the castle was owned by the Fitzalan family who lived in it and helped build up the town. In time they moved to Arundel Castle, in Sussex, and Clun Castle began to fall into disrepair.
Today all that is left is ruins - the surviving tower has walls that are 11 feet thick.
See also Clun
This would have been considered one of the prime locations from which to defend the area against the marauding Welsh - the castle was besieged by the Welsh in 1196.
Subsequently the castle was owned by the Fitzalan family who lived in it and helped build up the town. In time they moved to Arundel Castle, in Sussex, and Clun Castle began to fall into disrepair.
Today all that is left is ruins - the surviving tower has walls that are 11 feet thick.
 Clun Castle - 1 |
 Clun Castle - 2 |
 Clun Castle - 3 |
See also Clun
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