Taunton Castle
Somerset West and Taunton, EnglandEngland
Fortified castle in Somerset, England
Key Information
Construction
13th century
Castle Type
Shell keep
Current Status
Restored
Historical Overview
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. The current heavily reconstructed buildings are the inner ward, which now houses the Museum of Somerset and the Somerset Military Museum. The building was designated a grade I listed building in 1952.
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