What is recorded here
Newton St Loe Castle was built in the 12th century by the de Lacy family, and later held by the powerful De Montfort family. It is remembered for its strategic position near the River Avon and its historical association with the barons who opposed King John, notably Simon de Montfort.
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Photo: Rick Crowley · CC BY-SA 2.0