Stokesay’s John the Baptist Church holds services on most Sundays. It is always open to visitors when the castle is open
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Stokesay Castle – The Solar Block
12 Comments CherryPie on Jan 10th 2012
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Stokesay Castle – The Hall and Staircase
8 Comments CherryPie on Jan 9th 2012
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Stokesay Castle – Insider View
8 Comments CherryPie on Jan 9th 2012
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Cherie’s Place – Thought for the Week
Certainly, knowledge is a lock and its key is the question.
Ja’far Al-Sadiq (702 – 765)
10 Comments CherryPie on Jan 8th 2012
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Stokesay Castle – Exterior Views
Stokesay castle as we see it today was built in the 1280s to 90s by Laurence of Ludlow who was a wool merchant and one of the richest men in England. Although it appears military in appearance it was not intended to withstand a serious siege, but was designed to protect his wealth and [...]
12 Comments CherryPie on Jan 7th 2012
Every time I visit Stokesay Castle it takes me by surprise. One look at the gatehouse which was built in 1640-41 makes me feel that I have stepped back in time. The gatehouse as it stands now, probably replaces an original stone structure of which little is known.
The detailing on the gatehouse [...]
8 Comments CherryPie on Jan 5th 2012
