Photographs of Acton Burnell, Shropshire - The Castle
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The Castle, Acton Burnell

Acton Burnell, The Castle


English Heritage tells us that this is “the warm red sandstone shell of a fortified 13th century manor house”, and “it was the site of the first parliament at which the commons were formally represented.”

(Commentary provided by Janet Kirk)
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