Farleigh Hungerford Castle
Sir Thomas Hungerford , Speaker of the Commons, began building
Farleigh Hungerford in the 1370s. It was then extended in the 15th century by
his son Walter, Lord Hungerford a distinguished medieval statesman. The remains
of their fortress includes two tall corner towers, along with a walled outer
court incorporating a complete castle Chapel and attendant Priest’s
House.
The castle is crowded with family monuments and bedecked with
wall-paintings.