Whittington Castle, new multi-period event - appeal

[blackstar leather]

http://www.whittingtoncastle.co.uk/index.shtml

Whittington Castle

Whittington Castle stands on the English side of the Welsh Border in Shropshire but this was not always the case. In the early medieval period Whittington stood in the March of Wales, which stretched down the border area between England and Wales. This was a ‘frontier’ area and one of the primary roles of the Marcher Lords was the defence of the border against Welsh invaders. This was the situation throughout the 12th and 13th centuries but after the defeat of the Welsh princes in the 1280s the March became more peaceful.
In 1310 Fulk FitzWarine V1 and his young bride Eleanor de Beauchamp acquired the Castle and set about making it a more comfortable home. The great hall was rebuilt, apartments refitted and a pleasure garden created. A Castle more suited to the noble tastes of Lady Eleanor was created during this time of peace.
The Castle still functioned as a manor courthouse until the 19th century but from the 17th century, the long decay of the Castle became irreversible. William Lloyd in the early 19th century funded a restoration programme that left the gatehouse as it stands today. Whittington Castle Preservation Trust was formed in 1998, to protect the site in perpetuity, and develop it as a tourist and educational facility. In 2002 a 99-year lease of the Castle was granted by the Lloyd family to the Trust.

The Preservation Trust is a registered charity and has had a varied history from its first settlement in The Ironage right up today and beyond.

July 28th & 29th 2012 sees the first Multi-Period event at the Castle and any groups or traders interested in taking part are asked to contact the castle directly:
Email: info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk or Telephone Sue Ellis: 01691 662500

[Grania]

Can't answer your appeal I'm afraid, but I can say that this sounds great and I'm looking forward to it! Just down the road from me!

[blackstar leather]

but your location it says east anglia via winchester

[blackstar leather]

ps but we'd love to see you

[Type16]

Marcher Freemen are looking forward to being there.

[Grania]

Fair point, but I've moved! Thanks for reminding me!

[steven pole]

Sounds interesting to me.

[Bad Viking]

Seriously considering this one as a defiantly maybe !

[blackstar leather]

More info now


Open 10-4pm each day

FREE ENTRANCE (£1 to park)

Whittington Castle site has been occupied since Pre-historic times. There is still evidence of an Ironage settlement on the site and it has been occupied ever since. The Normans chose the site to build an impressive castle to use as a power base, during the Tudor period the castle came into Royal ownership for a brief period. A light skirmish occurred at Whittington during the English Civil War and eventually the grounds and outer bailey became a Farm while much of the stone was used to help build the main road outside. During the First World War the Castle became a laundry and took in washing from Park Hall Army Camp. It has also been a library, restaurant and is now a historic visitor attraction.

The Castle has witnessed all this history and so for this first Multi Period event, visitors will be able to time travel through history. From a medieval encampment (the castle is home to the House of the Black Star medieval re-enactment group) to a 1950's Fairground - from a Victorian Field Kitchen to 17th century Musketeers, from Romans to medieval fishing on the moat. There will be stalls selling modern day crafts as well as period items, and refreshments are available on site.

The ideal family day out.

We still have space for stalls and re-enctors please contact the castle on 01691 662500 or e-mail info@whittingtoncastle.co.uk for more information.

We can't pay for re-enactors, living history people but you'r equite welcome to put a bucket out for donations! If you do not have the people to come as a group come along yourself in costume & enjoy the weekend & chat to people. Overnight camping is available & with 2 pubs as neighbours who are used to strange people in costume ...... Please let us know if you fancy joining us

[Strickland]

Mailed you!

[Jim Smith]

Mailed you at the castle.