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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Taunton_CastleTaunton Castle - Wikipedia

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   Coordinates: 51°00′57″N 3°06′17″W. Taunton Castle is a castle built to defend the town of Taunton, Somerset, England. It has origins in the Anglo Saxon period and was later the site of a priory. The Normans then built a stone structured castle, which belonged to the Bishops of Winchester.

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3. swheritage.org.uk › explore › taunton-castleTaunton Castle – The Museum of Somerset

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   Taunton Castle is a 12th-century monument and the home of the Museum of Somerset. Learn about its role in the bishops of Winchester's estate, the sieges and battles it witnessed, and the cultural events it hosted.

4. swheritage.org.uk › museum-of-somerset › homeAdmission – The Museum of Somerset

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   Visit the museum housed in a 12th century castle and explore 400 million years of Somerset history. Entry is free but donations are welcome, and the museum is open Tuesday to Saturday 10.00 am to 5.00 pm.

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5. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attraction_Review-g190730TAUNTON CASTLE: All You Need to Know BEFORE You ... - Tripadvisor

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   TAUNTON CASTLE: All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (with Photos) Europe. United Kingdom (UK) England. Somerset. Taunton. Things to do in Taunton. Taunton Castle. 4 reviews. #26 of 61 things to do in Taunton. Castles. Write a review. About. Duration: 1-2 hours. Suggest edits to improve what we show. Improve this listing. All photos (6)

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6. www.wikiwand.com › en › Taunton_CastleTaunton Castle - Wikiwand

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   Taunton Castle is a castle built to defend the town of Taunton, Somerset, England. It has origins in the Anglo Saxon period and was later the site of a priory. The Normans then built a stone structured castle, which belonged to the Bishops of Winchester.

7. www.historyfiles.co.uk › CastlesBritain › SouthWestCastles of the British Isles: Taunton Castle - The History Files

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   Dec 12, 2021 · Photo Focus: Taunton Castle. by Peter Kessler, 12 December 2021. Photo © P L Kessler. The area around Taunton and the valley of the Tone may have fallen to the West Saxon advance as early as AD 658. Place name evidence supports this (see the 'Dumnonia in Maps' series via the related links below).

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9. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Museum_of_SomersetMuseum of Somerset - Wikipedia

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   The Museum of Somerset is located in the 12th-century great hall of Taunton Castle, in Taunton in the county of Somerset, England. The museum is run by South West Heritage Trust, an independent charity, and includes objects initially collected by the Somerset Archaeological and Natural History Society who own the castle.

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    What happened at Taunton Castle in 1497?

    • And it was at Taunton Castle in 1497 that Perkin Warbeck, the failed pretender to the throne of Henry VII, was brought before the Tudor king as his prisoner. Defended for Parliament in the Civil War, the Castle was severely damaged during three bitter sieges in 1644–5.

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    What is Taunton Castle famous for?

    • It has been the home of a Museum for well over 100 years. Taunton Castle was at the heart of a great Somerset estate owned by the bishops of Winchester. Lands belonging to the bishops were scattered over seven English counties, and reached to the banks of the Thames at Southwark.

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    When was Taunton Castle built?

    • A residence for the bishops and a minster church evidently existed at Taunton during the Anglo-Saxon period. But it was in the 12th century that the present Castle began to take shape. It was most of all an administrative centre and a status symbol, which welcomed royal guests including King John and his son Henry III.

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    Who owned Taunton Castle?

    • Taunton Castle was at the heart of a great Somerset estate owned by the bishops of Winchester. Lands belonging to the bishops were scattered over seven English counties, and reached to the banks of the Thames at Southwark. But Taunton was their largest estate, occupying thousands of acres in the Vale of Taunton Deane.

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