Nunney Castle

Nunney Castle

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Posted 2020-06-28 by Tom Fieldhousefollow
Built in the 1370s by a local man newly in the King's favour, is a Medieval masterpiece. Built in the French style, this is an unusual but very beautiful ruin, hidden in the rolling fields of Somerset.

A visit here will not take long, as the castle is now in a state of preserved ruin, but it is magnificent, and well worth a visit. Nunney is in a remote, rural location, so it is ideal as a stop-off point, perhaps between two other more populated places. If you are exploring Somerset, then stopping here for lunch at The George Pub and a stroll around the castle would be lovely.



Originally built as a family home and status symbol 700 years ago, the castle was used as a fortress. This was most notably so during the English Civil War, when the castle was defended for King Charles. Oliver Cromwell's army bombarded the walls with cannons, and destroyed it so much that it was never able to be fully defended ever again.


This glorious ruin speaks for itself, once you find it. Arrive in Nunney, and you will start immediately to see clues, whether these are signs to the castle itself, or the many streets named after this imposing building.



Stand in one of the four towers and you feel transported to a fairytale. All of the castle interior is accessible via a wooden drawbridge, and the site is predominantly flat.



It is easy to imagine ghost knights or lords and ladies floating around the upper floors.



Take warm clothes and waterproofs if it is raining. There is no roof anywhere!



The castle is now maintained and cared for by English Heritage.



Some of the windows are picture-perfect, and will tempt you to explore the village.



A place to relax, and think of the centuries of history around you.



A glance back at the castle.



Take your pick of lovely villages to see.



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