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Acton Burnell Castle   The extensive remains of a fortified tower house built by Edward I's Lord Chancellor, Robert Burnell, Bishop of Bath and Wells. The castle was built between 1284-1293, using local red sandstone. It replaced an earlier house on the site, where Burnell had been born. Burnell also built the Bishop's Palace at Wells, which is similar in design to Acton Burnell Castle. Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England Attraction Type: Castle Location: Open access site, signposted from Acton Burnell village. Located in the grounds of Concord College (Acton Burnell Hall) school. Website: Acton Burnell Castle English Heritage - Photos of Acton Burnell Castle OS SJ533018 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Clun Castle    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. Clun, Shropshire, England Attraction Type: Castle Location: Off the A488 in Clun village. Open acces site. Website: Clun Castle English Heritage OS SO295811 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Ludlow Castle    Begun in 1085 by Roger de Montgomery, Earl of Shrewsbury. Largely ruins now, but steeped in history. The "Princes in the Tower" were kept here before they were removed to the Tower of London, and it was here that Prince Arthur died, leaving the throne to his younger brother Henry VIII. Castle Square, Ludlow, Shropshire, England, SY8 1AY Attraction Type: Castle Website: Ludlow Castle Email: info@ludlowcastle.com Phone: 01584 873355 Location map Details of Ludlow Castle OS SO510 746 Heritage Highlight: A king was born here, and a Prince who would have been king died here, too. Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Shrewsbury Castle   Ruins of the Norman castle familiar to readers of Ellis Peters' Brother Cadfael mysteries. The traditional story of the foundation of the castle is that it was begun by the 1st Earl of Shrwsbury, Roger de Montgomery, in 1083. Montgomery was a cousin of William the Conqueror, who rewarded him with lands and titles in England in gratitude for his support. Montgomery was also responsible for founding the great Benedictine Abbey of Shrewsbury, across the Severn from the castle. Castle Street, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England, SY1 2AT Attraction Type: Castle Website: Shrewsbury Castle Email: museums@shrewsbury.gov.uk Phone: 01743 358516 Fax: 01743 358411 Location map OS SJ494 128 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts