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Clun Castle

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A Welsh Border castle in a dramatic location overlooking the River Clun. The impressive castle enclosure consists of a motte (castle mound) and no less than three baileys, or earthwork enclosures. The most unusual feature of Clun Castle is that the 13th century keep is set on the sloping side of the castle mound, rather than on top of the mound.

The first castle at Clun was constructed of wood between 1090 and 1110, probably by Robert de Say. That simple fortress was burned by the Welsh in 1196. It was rebuilt sometime before 1233 and completely rebuilt in the late 13th century in stone by the Fitzallan family, who then owned the estate. The castle remains include the imposing four-story stone keep and a curtain wall. As mentioned, the Great Tower is built into the side of the motte, and the motte and baileys are surrounded by a deep moat.

The castle lost its strategic importance after 1300 and became a hunting lodge, prison, and centre for political administration of the area. In the 16th century a courthouse building was added, but shortly thereafter the castle fell out of use entirely and was described in 1540 as being in a ruinous state.
Clun, Shropshire, England

About Clun Castle
Attraction Type: Castle
Location: Off the A488 in Clun village. Open acces site.
Website: Clun Castle
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Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Cottage Castle - 5.2 miles from Clun Castle Bishops Castle, Shropshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £220

Elvan Cottage - 5.2 miles from Clun Castle Bishops Castle, Shropshire Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £200

Kinsley Cottage - 5.3 miles from Clun Castle Knighton, Powys Sleeps: 6 Stay from: £242

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The Waterdine - 4.5 miles from Clun Castle Ludlow, Shropshire Stay from: £105.00

Knighton Hotel - 5.5 miles from Clun Castle Knighton, Powys Stay from: £65.00

The Horse and Jockey Inn - 5.6 miles from Clun Castle Knighton, Powys Stay from: £49.00

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The Forest Country Guest House - 11.4 miles from Clun Castle Newtown, Powys From: £100.00

Mynd House - 11.4 miles from Clun Castle Church Stretton, Shropshire From: £120.00

The Forest Country Guest House - 11.6 miles from Clun Castle Kerry, Powys From: £48.00

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Knighton
Tourist Information Centre
Offas Dyke Centre
West Street
Knighton
Powys
Wales
LD7 1EN
Tel: 01547 528 753
Fax: 01547 529 027
Email: oda@offasdyke.demon.co.uk
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