Hopton Castle, 1066 to 1282

The family of Hopton and their castle

Hopton Castle deals with the minor baronial family of Hopton and their castle from its foundation, probably in the Anarchy of King Stephen's reign, to its destruction in the Civil War after a famous and brutal siege in 1644. The career of the swashbucking Justice Walter Hopton is also examined from his rise to fame in the Barons' War of the 1260's to his fall from royal favour in the early 14th century.

Remains of Hopton castle

The remains of Hopton castle, both the keep/tower house and the earthwork remains are fully explored as well as two nearby castle sites at the Rabbit Berries and Warfield Bank.

British Castles Series

The first to be home-published was Clun Castle in 1994. This was a successful comprehensive history based solely on original Anglo-Welsh manuscripts. Since this 32 more followed making up the present collection in the British Castles Series. Professionals and individuals find them useful for their research and interest purposes in medieval history, archaeology, genealogy, and family and local history.

By Paul Martin Remfry

Publisher: SCS Publishing, 1994
ISBN: 1899376011

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