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Brief description of site

Acton Burnell has the remains of a fortified manor house which is in the care of English Heritage. There is also a deer park which was later developed as a landscape park. Other features include a walled garden, two artificial lakes and a grotto.

Brief history of site

The landscape park was created in the mid- and late-18th century. The site was originally a deer park dating back to about 1270. The park relates to a fortified manor house dating back to the 13th century.

Location information:

Address: Acton Burnell, near Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY5 7PE

Locality: Shrewsbury

Local Authorities:

Shropshire; Acton Burnell

Historical County: Shropshire

OS Landranger Map Sheet Number: 126 Grid Ref: SJ 534 017
Latitude: 52.61107 Longitude: -2.689628

Key information:

Form of site: landscape park

Purpose of site: Ornamental

Site first created: 1750 to 1799

Main period of development: 18th century

Survival: Part: standing remains

Site Size (Hectares): 230

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