Stokesay Castle Postcard – English Heritage Shropshire View

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Stokesay Castle Postcard – English Heritage Shropshire View

A golden-hued portrait of one of England’s best-preserved fortified manor houses, nestled beside the medieval churchyard of Stokesay.

Measurements: approx. 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 inches
Dates: not available
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Bathed in late-afternoon warmth, this postcard captures the quiet grandeur of Stokesay Castle, its timbered gatehouse and crenellated tower rising over the rolling green Shropshire hills. The view, taken from the adjacent churchyard, evokes a timeless English landscape where stone, timber, and memory intertwine.

Built in the late 13th century, Stokesay Castle is a rare survivor: a fortified manor that has remained remarkably intact through centuries of change. The scene also includes the timber-framed gatehouse, restored with care, and part of the ancient St John the Baptist Church, adding spiritual and architectural harmony to the setting. Issued by English Heritage, this postcard forms part of their official souvenir range.

To hold this card is to honour centuries of preservation and quiet endurance. Whether for collectors of English castles, ecclesiastical heritage, or Shropshire ephemera, it offers a poignant link to a site shaped by medieval wealth, Civil War resilience, and modern stewardship.

Categories: castles, postcards, shropshire, travel, vintage
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