Beauty Spot with Castle Ruins

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A beauty spot which is home to wildlife and the ruins of an ancient castle and is coming up for auction in July.

The land which makes up The Coombe, in East Harptree, is being marketed by Carter Jonas whose staff have been looking into both its history and its natural history. They say it contains the remnants of the once important Richmont Castle, built by the Normans and captured by King Stephen in 1138. It was taken back again in 1140 before coming to an ignominious end during the 15th century when its stone was plundered to build a new house nearby.

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Beauty Spot with Castle Ruins

The 22 acres at The Coombe form one of a number of Mendip gorges and include ancient wood...

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