Beverston Castle
Medieval stone fortress in Beverston, Gloucestershire, England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Beverston Castle, also known as Beverstone Castle or Tetbury Castle, was constructed as a medieval stone fortress in the village of Beverston, Gloucestershire, England. The property is a mix of manor house, various small buildings, extensive gardens and the medieval ruins of the fortified building.[1] The castle was founded in 1229 by Maurice de Gaunt.[2]
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Beverston Castle | |
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Gloucestershire, England | |
Coordinates | 51.644239°N 2.201553°W / 51.644239; -2.201553 |
Grid reference | grid reference ST861939 |
Site information | |
Owner | Private |
Open to the public | No |
Condition | Inhabited |
Site history | |
Materials | Limestone |
Events | English Civil War |
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Much of the castle remained in a state of ruin according to a 2019 report, and had been uninhabitable since the 17th century. Several buildings on the 693-acre property, including five cottages and the 17th century house with seven bedrooms, were in use as residences, however.[3][4]