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Posted 25 March 2008 - 07:25 AM

Plans of Acton Burnell Castle, Shropshire, taken from the mini-booklet produced by Her Majesty's Stationery Office.

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Posted 25 March 2008 - 08:08 AM

Any clue to as why the lower left store has a different ceiling then the others? Could it have been a private Chapel maybe?




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Posted 25 March 2008 - 08:40 AM

Details from the same source as the plans.

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The South-West Tower
The ground stage has a small octagonal room, covered with a vault. It was lighted by a narrow loop in the west wall, which was later enlarged. This was probably a strong-room as the door opens outwards, as do those of the other small chambers at the west end of the ground stage. The next two stages contain a circular stair leading up to the Chancellor's apartments. Above this was a fourth stage containing a chamber. This tower is also covered with a modern roof, which obliterates the wall-walk and battlements.

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Posted 25 March 2008 - 09:57 AM

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Posted 06 December 2009 - 04:46 AM

An old postcard of Acton Burnell Castle, recently purchased. Probably published mid-1930s.

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