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Why was Nunney castle built?

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16y ago
Updated: 8/16/2019

Nunney Castle was a fortified house in the french style. It would have been a strongpoint in the middle ages and the centre of the community. Despite being moated & having a small river nearby, by the time of the English Civil War it was hoplessly indefencible to artillery, as hills overlook the castle. In short, the castle was originally built as a local strongpoint & is best regarded as a fortified house rather than a castle as such. Parliamentary gunpowder was its undoing. ( & just in case you're wondering I lived at one time within 3 miles of Nunney & went to Cubs there !) Visit their website for the history: http://www.nunneycastle.co.uk

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