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England

Rowton Castle

Alberbury, near Shrewsbury

Shropshire

England

Circa Date: 1700, incorporating earlier elements, w/19th & 20th century alterations and additions

Status: Fully Extant

House Open to Public: By Appointment

Country House: Yes

  • Earlier Houses: There was a medieval castle on the site of the current house.

    Built / Designed For: Richard Lyster

  • Architect: George Wyatt

    Date: 1809-12
    Designed: Alterations and additions for Col. Richard Lyster

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  • John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: Vol. II, p. 110, 1853.

  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Richard Lyster, 18th century; Col. Richard Lyster, early 19th century; Henry Lyster, mid-19th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Corporation

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Hotel

    Ownership Details: Today Rowton Castle Hotel & Restaurant

  • House Open to Public: By Appointment

    Phone: 01743-884-044

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: http://www.rowtoncastle.com

    Historic Houses Member: No

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