Hopton Castle

Hopton Castle
Hopton Castle, United Kingdom (GB)
Hopton Castle is situated in the village of the same name which lies in the English county of Shropshire. It would seem likely that the castle was founded in the 12th century as a motte and bailey by one of the Hoptons as a mesne lord of the Says of Clun Castle. It would seem likely that Walter de Hopton built the stone castle during the Barons' War of the 1260s. The bailey was fortified in stone and an impressive rectangular two storey keep was built.
Hopton Castle is situated in the village of the same name which lies in the English county of Shropshire. It would seem likely that the castle was founded in the 12th century as a motte and bailey by one of the Hoptons as a mesne lord of the Says of Clun Castle. It would seem likely that Walter de Hopton built the stone castle during the Barons' War of the 1260s. The bailey was fortified in stone and an impressive rectangular two storey keep was built.
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