Castles · South West England
Stogursey
Stogursey — a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Stogursey is a castle in england-south-west, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
Stogursey is a castle located in South-West England. It is notable for its medieval architecture and remains, which reflect its historical significance. The site is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, highlighting its importance in the region's heritage.
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Background
History
On the beach near Stogursey are the remains of a submerged forest dated to 2500 B.C. A Romano-British coin hoard was discovered in 1999. It contained 1,097 base silver radiates, the remains of a pottery vessel and 50 copper alloy coins. It takes its name from the manor of Stoke. Medieval Stoche was in the possession of William de Falaise by 1086, who had recently married Geva, daughter of Serlo de Burci, and widow of Martin "de Wallis". Early in the 12th century, William and Geva's daughter, Emma, was betrothed to William de Courcy, and the couple received the manor of Stoke upon their wedding. The manor was renamed Stoke Courcy, and is now known as Stogursey. Stogursey Castle was probably…
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- Coordinates
- 51.1807, -3.1413
- District
- Somerset
- Parish
- Stogursey
- Postcode
- TA5 1QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tiverton and Minehead
- Official site
- www.somersetintelligence.org.uk
Sources
- wikipedia: Stogursey (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Stogursey?
- Stogursey is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA5 1QR), in the parish of Stogursey.
- Does Stogursey charge admission?
- Stogursey typically charges admission. Check the official site for current ticket prices and opening hours.
- How do I get to Stogursey?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode TA5 1QR. It sits within the Tiverton and Minehead parliamentary constituency.