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Acton Burnell Castle is the remains of a fortified manor house built in the 13th century by Robert Burnell, Bishop of Bath and Wells and Chancellor of England. He was a close friend of King Edward I. The King was a regular visitor and it is said that he convened one of the first English Parliaments to be attended by the Commons here in 1283.
The castle continued to survive until it was replaced by a more modern building in 1814. Acton Burnell Hall was built in Classical style by the Smythe family and Acton Burnell Castle became a folly on the grounds.
Entry to the grounds is by an ancient yew-lined path. When you arrive at the castle, you are greeted by a beautiful Cedar of Lebanon and the inner shell of what was once a very grand building.