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Bishops Castle

Walcot Hall

Wynnstay Plc. Astley

Sundorne Castle, Shrewsbury

When Sundorne Castle park was first recorded in 1806, it was apparently well established.  It incorporated the ruins of Haughmond Abbey, and covered land both to the north and to the south of the Shrewsbury-Newport road. The western extent of the estate was formed by a 60-acre artificial lake, called Sundorne Pool, which was called 'new-made' in 1777.  The grounds were partially wooded, and the perimeter of the park was well-defined by the five-mile drive created in the late 18th or very early 19th century.  The hall was
sited in the north-west of the park, and was approached by a drive, which perhaps was tree-lined, from the main road.  The entrance to this drive lay close to the southern extent of the lake.

Sundorne Castle

The walled garden can be seen beyond

Sundorne Castle

To the background can be seen the new 'Solar Park'.

Sundorne Castle

Sundorne Castle

The Great Mansion House lay to the left of the remaining building,  demolished in 1955 due to

 'Lack of Wealth'

Sundorne Castle

Sundorne Castle

Sundorne Castle

Great shame that  the remains have become a dumping ground