In 1284, Robert Burnell obtained a licence from the king to fortify his residence. Work was probably still in progress when Robert died in 1292. The large first-floor windows of the castle suggest, however, that it never had a serious defensive purpose and was instead perhaps designed to impress.
The Burnell family of Acton Burnell held [...]
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Acton Burnell Castle
8 Comments CherryPie on Jun 9th 2020
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Acton Burnell Castle
A fortified manor house built in the late 13th century by Robert Burnell, Bishop of Bath and Wells, Chancellor of England from 1274-92, and for more than thirty years the friend, confidant and adviser of King Edward I.
When the king was staying at Acton Burnell in the autumn of 1283, he summoned one of the [...]
6 Comments CherryPie on May 7th 2016
