Stokesay Castle is one of the best preserved examples of a fortified manor house in all of England. It is located in Shropshire, between the Welsh border and Birmingham. It was built in the 13th century and the basic structure has remained largely unchanged since then. The site was originally part of the estate of various Norman nobles, but was sold to a wool merchant in the early 1300s. Ownership passed back and forth between noble and common families. During the 19th century, owners recognized the historic significance and attempted to conserve/restore, which was a considerable financial burden. In 1986, the family that owned Stokesay gave it to the English Heritage Trust, which manages numerous historic sites throughout England.
John Taylor Arms, well-known American etcher whom we’ve looked at before,. did this gorgeous print of it on one of his numerous European tours. Again, the level of detail is astounding and beautiful. Enjoy!
Stokesay Castle (Shropshire, etching, 1942)
