Nunney Castle, Somerset
I read about this beautiful castle when we were staying in the Little Gate House in Fordingbridge. It was very overcast when we first arrived, but then the sun came out for some photos. I have added a few photos into the first comment box, if they are not visible go back to the first comment and have a look.
The striking and picturesque moated castle of Nunney was built in the 1370s by Sir John de la Mere, a local knight who was beginning to enjoy royal favour. Extensively modernised in the late 16th century, the castle was held for the King during the Civil War, but quickly fell to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: not until Christmas Day 1910, however, did the gun-damaged portion of the wall finally collapse.
Nunney Castle, Somerset
I read about this beautiful castle when we were staying in the Little Gate House in Fordingbridge. It was very overcast when we first arrived, but then the sun came out for some photos. I have added a few photos into the first comment box, if they are not visible go back to the first comment and have a look.
The striking and picturesque moated castle of Nunney was built in the 1370s by Sir John de la Mere, a local knight who was beginning to enjoy royal favour. Extensively modernised in the late 16th century, the castle was held for the King during the Civil War, but quickly fell to Parliamentarian cannon in 1645: not until Christmas Day 1910, however, did the gun-damaged portion of the wall finally collapse.