England
Somerset

Castles in Somerset

Farleigh Hungerford Castle   Begun (illegally) by Sir Thomas Hungerford in 1370 as a simple rectangular building and curtain wall. Sir Walter Hungerford, Thomas' son, added an outer court and dry ditches in 1420. In 1518 Agnes Hungerford had her husband strangled and burned in the kitchen furnace. Ouch! Farleigh Hungerford, Somerset, England, BA3 6RS Attraction Type: Castle Heritage Rating:   ? Location: 3 m W Trowbridge, on A366 Website: Farleigh Hungerford Castle Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk Phone: 01225 754026 Fax: 01225 754026 English Heritage Location map OS ST802 576 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Nunney Castle   Fortified tower house built in the late 14th century, following the French style, by Sir Walter de la Mare. Common hall on the first floor, lord's hall on the second floor, solar and individual chambers on the top floor and in the drum towers. Nunney, Somerset, England Attraction Type: Castle Heritage Rating:   ? Location: 3 m SW Frome, off A361 Website: Nunney Castle Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk Phone: 0117 9750 700 English Heritage OS ST737 457 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts