| HISTORY AROUND STOKE-ON-TRENT |
| ROMAN The course of a Roman Road -Rykeneld Street - going from Burton-on-Trent to Chester runs through the City of Stoke-on-Trent. A Roman Pottery Kiln was discovered in the 1950's at Trent Vale, a suburb of the City, and a Roman Fort was situated at Chesterton in nearby Newcastle -under- Lyme. MEDIEVAL The remains of Hulton Abbey - built in 1219 and closed down by Henry V111's Commissioners in 1538 -are within the boundaries of Stoke-on-Trent CASTLES in Staffordshire. Alton Castle - built by Pugin in 1847 stands on the site of a Medieval Castle built in the 1170's for Bertrum de Verdun. Chartley Castle - The Stone Castle was built by Earl Ranult about 1220. Eccleshall Castle - The first castle was built circa 1200 Tamworth Castle - Building was started in 11th Century by Robert de Marmion. Tutbury Castle - This Castle was started within four years of the Norman Conquest. Stafford Castle - The first castle was built by William 1 in 1070 HOUSES Ford Green Hall built 1624 lies within the boundries of the City. Little Moreton Hall - built in stages between the 15th and 16th Centuries is within easy reach of the City as is - Gawsworth Hall - originally a Norman House was rebuilt in 1480 If you require any other information about our City - in our opinion the very best site on the Web to visit is Steve Birks Page !! |
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