Broughton Castle, Medieval fortified manor house in Banbury, England
Broughton Castle is a medieval fortified manor house in Banbury, England, standing on an artificial island surrounded by broad moats. The structure is built from local Hornton ironstone and features defensive walls and battlements throughout its design.
The core structure dates to 1306, with a gatehouse added in the fifteenth century. Major alterations took place during the 1550s, reshaping much of the building's interior and exterior features.
The Great Hall features portraits of William of Wykeham and William Fiennes beneath a plaster ceiling from the mid-eighteenth century. These works shape the room and tell the story of important figures connected to this place.
This place is open on Wednesdays, Sundays, and Bank Holiday Mondays from 2 PM to 5 PM. You can explore the house, gardens, and visit the tearoom during these times.
The Fiennes family has owned this place since 1377 through the female line and from 1447 through the male line. They still live there today, maintaining one of England's longest continuous family ownerships.
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