Tong Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Tong, Shropshire, England
The remains of Tong Castle stand on Newport Road, featuring north gates, gatepiers, and retaining walls as part of its preserved structure.
The original 12th-century castle underwent transformation in 1765 when George Durant commissioned Lancelot Brown to rebuild it and improve the surrounding landscape.
The castle's Gothic architecture introduced new design elements to Shropshire, including ogee domes, crenellated towers, and bay windows with circular and cruciform details.
The Grade II listed building status ensures protection of the castle ruins, allowing visitors to observe the foundations and landscaped features designed by Capability Brown.
Maria Fitzherbert, who later married George IV in an unrecognized union due to her Catholic faith, was born at Tong Castle in 1756.
Location: Tong
GPS coordinates: 52.66400,-2.30300
Latest update: May 12, 2025 15:09
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