Besieged in a notorious battle during the Civil War, Hopton Castle is a fine example of medieval architecture.
Besieged in a notorious battle during the Civil War, Hopton Castle is a fine example of medieval architecture. Although, unclear of the origins, it has features typical of an 11th or 12th century castle, but some argue it could have been built deliberately in an older style, perhaps to give the owners status as landowning gentry.
The castle became famous during the Civil War, owned by Parliamentarians, in a largely Royalist County.
