SOMERIES CASTLE

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NameSOMERIES CASTLE
Address81 Someries Cottages, Someries, Luton LU2 9PL
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Phone 03003005511  
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SpecialityCastle, Architectural Structure, Historical Site, Fortified Manor House & Gatehouse
AboutSomeries Castle is the alive and iconic answer for the historical events and pride of British ancestors. It was built in the 15th century by Sir John Wenlock, where there is a local belief that his ghost is still haunting the castle. The house is regarded as one of the first brick buildings in England. Someries Castle is a unique Ancient Monument located in the Parish of Hyde, near Luton, Bedfordshire, England. The castle's name was derived from William de Someries, who had a residence on the site. Wenlock captured the castle in 1430, and he built the mansion. It is one of the oldest monuments in the Luton area. The house is unique in that it is regarded as one of the first brick buildings in England. Someries Castle was always referred to as a castle; it was a fortified manor house.
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