Tamworth Castle and Grounds

AIRVŪZ STAFF NOTE : Tamworth Castle is a historic landmark in the English Midlands region of the UK. Seen in this drone video by AirVuz contributor Dr0new Werks, Tamworth Castle is located near the mouth of the River Anker in the West Midlands county of Staffordshire. While the site originally dates to the 8th century, the current structure was built during the Norman period and was later significantly altered. It is what's known as a motte-and-bailey design, which originated on the European mainland but spread to Great Britain with the Norman Invasion.

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little fly out in my town of Tamworth Staffordshire, here we have Tamworth castle and grounds, next to this we have 2 rivers that meet that are called the river Anker and the River Tame with the Ladybridge which crosses the river where they meet.

Tamworth Castle, a Grade 1 listed building, the castle is a Norman castle overlooking the mouth of the River Anker into the Tame in the town of Tamworth in Staffordshire, England. Before boundary changes in 1889, however, the castle was within the edge of Warwickshire while most of the town belonged to Staffordshire.

The site served as a residence of the Mercian kings in Anglo Saxon times, but fell into disuse during the Viking invasions. Refortified by the Normans and later enlarged, the building is today one of the best preserved motte-and-bailey castles in England.We also have the iconic high rise flats of tamworth situated next to the river.

Further on into the video we have the Moathouse, The moathouse is a grade 2 listed building which was built in Built in 1572 by William Comberford as a family home, it sits on the banks of the River Tame. Charles I stayed in the property in August 1619. A rare family of black swans lived around the grounds.

Having been in the possession of various families for nearly 300 years, it was opened for a local horticultural show and was later used as a private nursing home for twelve people one of whom was cared for while having mental health issues. Immediately prior to its current ownership the property was a Berni Inn, and a Schooner Inn. The house has occasionally been used for filming.