Dunster Castle: A 600-Year Luttrell Legacy in Somerset's Timeless Stone

Step into a portal to the past with our latest historical adventure at Dunster Castle in Somerset, a majestic fortress that has stood the test of time. For over six centuries, the influential Luttrell family cast their long shadow over this stunning residence, a narrative etched in stone and steeped in the annals of British history.
Join us as we explore the hidden corridors, grand halls, and lush gardens of Dunster Castle, unveiling the secrets and stories that lie within its ancient walls. From its Norman roots to the Gothic revival renovations, every turret, tapestry, and turret has a tale to tell.
Witness how the Luttrell family shaped their abode and the surrounding lands, influencing political, social, and military affairs. Learn about the castle's strategic importance, the family's role in pivotal historical moments, and the transition from a private fortress to a beloved heritage site open to all.
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Embark on this journey with us through centuries of lineage, architecture, and the enduring legacy of the Luttrell family at Dunster Castle.

[@robnewman6101]

Wow.

[@jolenedyer4788]

Love your videos.

[@LordParker-History_Bites]

Thank you very much indeed - The awesome thing about History is, there is plenty of it behind us to make more videos about :)

[@user-xu4kn1wd8b]

i consider this an estate home and not a castle

[@LordParker-History_Bites]

True these days, but in Anglo-Saxon time it was a Motte and Bailey Castle which was destroyed after the seige of Dunster castle in November 1645 and the castle was ordered slighted after the civil war.

[@veronicaroach3667]

It's a very depressing looking place now - I love old things but not this place. Everything inside is just old & dark with no real beauty found in these rooms. I think there was one room with what looked like a William Morris wallpaper, but that's the only thing that stood out to me besides a few beautiful tea cups because I am a lover of bone china tea cups !!

[@LordParker-History_Bites]

I tend to agree with you - it was quite dark and a lot of it seemed stuck in the 1950s