Stokesay Castle
Stokesay Castle in
Shropshire is the oldest fortified manor house in
England, and is in the care of
English Heritage. Parts of this unusual-looking building date from the
12th century. The great hall was added in the
13th century. The castle’s most intriguing feature is the timber-framed residence built onto the outside of the walls. The gatehouse is also timbered.
(Other Castles in England.)