Stourton Castle, Kinver

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Date:1960 - 1970 (c.)

Description:Stourton Castle stands on the site of a royal hunting lodge built in 1195-6 for the Forest of Kinver. It was rebuilt by John De Hampton in the mid-15th century, and the castellated tower posibly dates from this period. Brick ranges were built around the former courtyard in the mid-late 16th century. The neo-Jacobean west wings were designed by Sir Robert Smirke and built in about 1832.

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Stourton Castle, Kinver

Stourton Castle stands on the site of a royal hunting lodge built in 1195-6 for the Forest of Kinver. ...

Stourton Castle, Kinver

Stourton Castle stands on the site of a royal hunting lodge built in 1195-6 for the Forest of Kinver. ...

Stourton Castle, Kinver

Stourton Castle stands on the site of a royal hunting lodge built in 1195-6 for the Forest of Kinver. ...

Stourton Castle, Kinver

Stourton Castle stands on the site of a royal hunting lodge built in 1195-6 for the Forest of Kinver. ...

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Creators: County Archaeology Department - Creator

Donor ref:C/P/65/5/1/25/22/1 (43/11415)

Source: Staffordshire Record Office

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