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Stafford Castle & Visitor Centre(Stafford, Staffordshire, UK) |
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Facilities & Restrictions:Souvenir shop, Dogs allowed |
Once a Norman motte and bailey castle
This impressive site was once a Norman motte and bailey castle. Earl Ralph, a founder member of the Order of the Garter, spent part of his fortune building a stone keep in 1348. During the Civil War, the castle was successfully defended, but eventually demolished. The current building was erected in the early 19th century and fell into ruin through this century. The Visitor Centre displays artefacts found during recent excavations. An imaginative audio-visual presentation describes the castle's mixed fortunes. Opening Times: Apr - Oct: Tue - Sun, 10am - 5pm. Nov - Mar: Tue - Sun, 10am - 4pm    |
Location:OS Ref. SJ904 220. Off A518, On N side of A518, 11/2 m WSW of town centre Contact:
Address: Newport Road, Phone: +44(0)1785 257698 Management:Management: N Thomas Admissions:
Opening times:OpeningTimes: Apr - Oct: Tue - Sun. Nov - Mar: Tue - Sun, 10am - 4pm. Nearest:City: Stafford |
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