Holt, Holt Castle, Worcestershire

A Fortified house with a 14th century tower, the rest of the original fortified structure was rebuilt in the 15th century, altered in the 16th century, remodelled early 18th century with further additions and alterations mid-19th century. The tower is believed to have been built by John Beauchamp, the first lord Beauchamp of Kidderminster, who was executed in 1388.

Location

Worcestershire Holt

Period

Medieval (Middle Ages) (1066 - 1484)

Tags

castle rich country house attack defence Medieval (1066 - 1484)