Farleigh Hungerford Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Somerset, England
The castle features two distinct courts, with the outer section enclosing a parish church and the inner part containing residential buildings and defensive walls.
Thomas Hungerford constructed the initial fortress between 1377 and 1383, serving as a residence for the Hungerford family across three centuries.
The castle chapel contains rare medieval wall paintings and houses an extensive collection of aristocratic family tombs from different periods.
The site includes interpretive displays in the Priest's house, showcasing artifacts and information about the castle's architectural development through time.
The castle crypt contains a collection of anthropomorphic lead coffins from the 17th century, representing the largest group of such items in Britain.
Location: Farleigh Hungerford
Inception: 1383
Founders: Thomas Hungerford
Accessibility: No accesible en silla de ruedas
Operator: English Heritage
Address: Farleigh, Bath BA2 7RS BA2 7RS BA2 7RS
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/farleigh-hungerford-castle
GPS coordinates: 51.31740,-2.28690
Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:45
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