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Acton Burnell Castle is a 13th-century fortified manor house, located near the village of Acton Burnell, Shropshire, England (grid reference). It is believed that the first Parliament of England at which the Commons were fully represented was held here in 1283.
Acton Burnell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 7PE. Before You Go. Tucked away in a quiet part of Shropshire is the graceful red sandstone shell of Acton Burnell Castle. It was built between 1284 and 1293 by Bishop Burnell, Edward I's Lord Chancellor, and Parliaments were held here twice, in 1283 and 1285. By 1420, the castle was abandoned, and it ...
A brief history and description of Acton Burnell Castle, a 13th-century residence on the Welsh Marches which was visited by Edward I, before being abandoned in 1420.
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Originally built around 1284, Acton Burnell Castle belonged to Robert Burnell, a powerful local landowner and close friend of the English King, Edward I. Burnell served as Chancellor of England under Edward and was also the Bishop of Bath & Wells, nearly becoming Archbishop of Canterbury on two occasions – his keeping of a long-term mistress preven...
Today, Acton Burnell Castle lies in ruins, having been slowly abandoned through the Middle Ages and finally replaced altogether by the nearby 19th century Acton Burnell Hall. The site is now operated by English Heritage and is open to the public, providing an intriguing walk amongst its once-grand structure. All four of its walls remain intact with...
Acton Burnell Castle is situated in Shrewsbury off the A49, and there is a small free carpark at the site. From the carpark, the castle is a short walk through a wooded area. The nearest train station is Church Stretton, a 20-minute drive, or Shrewsbury a 25-minute drive, while the 540 bus stops at the Post Office Stop, a 5-minute walk away.
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Acton Burnell Castle is a 13th-century fortified manor house built between 1284 and 1293 by Bishop Burnell, Edward I’s Lord Chancellor. It’s located near the village of Acton Burnell, in Shropshire, and its position was important at the time because it was near to the old Roman road of Watling Street .
Miriam Bibby & Elizabeth Craig-Johnson. 3 min read. Address: Acton Burnell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 7PE. Telephone: 0370 333 1181. Website: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/acton-burnell-castle/. Owned by: English Heritage. Opening times: During any reasonable daylight hours.
Acton Burnell Castle is open at any reasonable time during daylight hours. Note: The gates to the access road are closed daily by the adjacent college at dusk. Location & Access. The ruins are located off the A49, six miles south of Shrewsbury; Acton Burnell, Shrewsbury, Shropshire SY5 7PF.
