Cherie's Place » Laurence http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog Random thoughts and photos of my journey through life… Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:42:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Stokesay Castle – Exterior Views http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2012/01/07/stokesay-castle-exterior-views/ http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/index.php/2012/01/07/stokesay-castle-exterior-views/#comments Sat, 07 Jan 2012 16:04:31 +0000 CherryPie http://www.cheriesplace.me.uk/blog/?p=7453 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 withstand robbers.

Pathway to the Castle

Fortified

Outside the Hall

View from the Moat

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