Somerton Castle, Quadrangular castle in Boothby Graffoe, England
The stone fortress features three remaining towers, the south front, and parts of the curtain wall surrounding a central courtyard with a moat.
Anthony Bek, bishop of Durham, received permission from King Edward I to construct the castle in 1281, initiating its establishment as a medieval stronghold.
King John I of France spent time as a prisoner within these walls after his capture at the Battle of Poitiers in 1356.
The castle stands 9 miles north of Lincoln Castle, with parking spaces available along Castle Lane for visitors to the historical site.
The south-eastern tower contains a late 16th-century addition built by the Disney family, who modified the structure during their ownership period.
Location: Boothby Graffoe
Inception: 1281
GPS coordinates: 53.11740,-0.57616
Latest update: March 4, 2025 22:01
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