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 [...]
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Stokesay Castle – Exterior Views
12 Comments CherryPie on Jan 7th 2012
