12th Century Castle turned 16th Century Mansion House.
Remains of Moreton Corbet Castle, 26th May 2023 (Author’s Collection).
Last summer I took great advantage of the often unseen gems that are cared for and preserved under the banner of “English Heritage”, and so say all of us. Free to the public and with a number of information boards dotted around the remains, I hope you enjoy this pictorial stroll around
“a ruined Medieval Castle and Elizabethan Era Manor House”
All of these images were captured in the sunshine of 26th May 2023 and any quotes are taken accurately from the information boards.
Welcome to Moreton Corbet Castle!
Left to Right you have: the Gatehouse, the site of the kitchen, the Great Tower and the beginning of the Dining Chamber that runs parallel to the kitchen.
Three beautiful exterior images of the entire remains — Part 1.
Three beautiful exterior images of the entire remains — Part 2.
Three beautiful exterior images of the entire remains — Part 3.
Say hello to a gargoyle!
Remains of the “Great Hall” (left) with the “Dining Chamber” (centre and right).
The “Inner Courtyard” Part 1 — The “Great Tower” is to your left with the kitchen centre, St Bartholomew’s Church is just peeking through the trees, and between the kitchen and the beginning of The Gatehouse (see below).
The “Inner Courtyard” Part 2 — The “Gatehouse” and “Range with Latrines”. Shall we go to St Bartholomew’s Church? OK! But first, “The Gatehouse”.
“The Gatehouse was probably erected in the 13th Century and served as the principal entrance to the castle throughout its occupation”.
“The depression in the ground in front of The Gatehouse marks the line of a ditch which was part of the medieval defences. This ditch once encircled the site and probably dates back to the first foundation of the castle”.
View from the grounds of St Bartholomew’s Church.
“The nearby parish church of St Bartholomew’s was patronised by the Corbet family, and houses a number of the family’s funereal monuments. The chest tomb of Sir Richard Corbet (died 1566) and his wife Margaret can be seen today”.
St Bartholomew’s Church, near Moreton Corbet Castle, in some beautiful Shropshire sunshine.
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