Moreton Corbet Castle, Moreton Corbet, Shropshire
These are the ruins of Moreton Corbet Castle and country house. The castle was established in the 12th century. It consisted of a small keep on the west side of a moated platform, surrounded by a timber stockade (fence). It passed by marriage to the Corbetts of Wattlesborough. The castle was remodelled in two phases during the 16th century. The first is in the 1560s by Sir Andrew Corbet. The second phase was in 1579. This phase was designed by Sir Andrew's son Robert. Robert Corbet died in 1583 leaving his house unfinished. During the Civil War it was set on fire by the Parliamentarians. The house was redeemed by another Andrew Corbet in 1743. However plans for its repair were never carried out. By 1776 the south range was roofless. Early 19th century drawings by Buckler show the buildings in almost the ruinous state in which they stand today. This site is now in the care of English Heritage (2010).
