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Farleigh Hungerford Castle, sometimes called Farleigh Castle or Farley Castle, is a medieval castle in Farleigh Hungerford, Somerset, England. The castle was built in two phases: the inner court was constructed between 1377 and 1383 by Sir Thomas Hungerford, who made his fortune as steward to John of Gaunt.
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Within this small village are the notable ruins of Farleigh...
- Farleigh Hungerford
Within this small village are the notable ruins of Farleigh Hungerford Castle, which played a significant part in the English Civil War. Evidence has also been found of occupation during Roman times; the foundations of a villa were excavated in a field just north west of the castle in 1822.
History of Farleigh Hungerford Castle. Begun in the late 14th century, Farleigh Hungerford Castle was for 300 years the home of the Hungerfords, a family that after distinguished beginnings suffered a series of disasters and scandals – some of which took place within the castle walls.
Há 6 dias · Impressive 14th century castle with hidden treasures and sinister past. Chapel with rare medieval wall paintings and in the crypt, the best collection of human-shaped lead coffins in Britain.
- Farleigh Hungerford, Bath, BA2 7RS, Somerset
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Spotlight on Farleigh Hungerford Castle. This picturesque ruined castle set in a valley in Wiltshire may be peaceful today, but behind its 21st century tranquillity lies a tumultuous past.
Description of Farleigh Hungerford Castle. Set on the Somerset border with Wiltshire, Farleigh Hungerford Castle stands on rising ground above the Devil's Dyke brook, a tributary of the nearby river Frome. The castle incorporates two main areas: the inner court, the oldest and always the most important part, built in the late 14th century; and ...
Farleigh Hungerford Castle, sometimes called Farleigh Castle or Farley Castle, is a medieval castle in Farleigh Hungerford, Somerset, England. The castle was built in two phases: the inner court was constructed between 1377 and 1383 by Sir Thomas Hungerford, who made his fortune working as a steward to John of Gaunt.
