Stogursey Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Somerset, England
The castle features a motte-and-bailey design with a 60-meter wide motte, two bailey enclosures, and a water-filled moat fed by Stogursey Brook.
Built by the De Courcy family in the late 11th century, the castle survived destruction orders from King John in 1215 and another directive in 1228.
The castle's name evolved from 'Stoke Courcy' to 'Stogursey', reflecting the historical connection to the De Courcy family who established the fortification.
The restored gatehouse, managed by the Landmark Trust since 1981, now functions as a holiday accommodation accessed via the A39 northwest of Bridgewater.
A 17th-century thatched cottage stands within the medieval gatehouse, combining elements from different historical periods into one residential structure.
Location: Stogursey
GPS coordinates: 51.17690,-3.14114
Latest update: March 8, 2025 05:30
Somerset contains medieval abbeys, Norman castles, Elizabethan manors and prehistoric bridges. The region offers limestone gorges, ancient oak woodlands and beaches with geological formations. The villages feature market halls, dovecotes and small churches. The landscape shows hills with wide views, river valleys and moorlands.
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