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2 unusual facts about Beaudesert Castle


Beaudesert Castle

The site was investigated by the archaeologists of Time Team in series 9 (2002).

A motte and bailey castle was built following the Norman conquest possibly on the site of an ancient British fort.


Lady Elizabeth Montacute

Elizabeth Montfort was the granddaughter of Peter de Montfort of Beaudesert Castle by Alice Audley, and the daughter of Peter de Montfort (d. before 4 March 1287) and Maud de la Mare, daughter of Sir Henry de la Mare (d.1257), of Ashtead, Surrey.


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