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Acton Burnell Castle

A Grade I Listed Building in Acton Burnell, Shropshire

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  • Acton Burnell Castle Shropshire

  • Acton Burnell Castle

  • Acton Burnell Castle

  • Castle: late c13 fortified tower house, began 1284, in the distance from the churchyard

  • Castle: approach from the south side; fortified tower house by Bishop Burnell, chancellor of England

  • Castle: exterior from the north side; rectangular block of two storeys with towers at the corners; tall transomed windows

  • Castle: exterior of west side; large square windows indicate a country house rather than a fortified castle

  • Castle: interior looking west towards the bishop's private quarters with main chamber on the upper floor

  • Castle: interior looking east; Great Hall & chambers on first floor; main staircase was in the north-east corner

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Entry Name: Acton Burnell Castle

Listing Date: 13 June 1958

Last Amended: 14 May 1986

Grade: I

Source: Historic England

Source ID: 1366722

English Heritage Legacy ID: 259654

ID on this website: 101366722

Location: Acton Burnell, Shropshire, SY5

County: Shropshire

Civil Parish: Acton Burnell

Built-Up Area: Acton Burnell

Traditional County: Shropshire

Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Shropshire

Church of England Parish: Acton Burnell

Church of England Diocese: Hereford

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