This is a small town in Somerset 12 miles north east of Yeovil and 24 miles south of Bath. The old part of Castle Cary, which is the town centre runs along the foot of Lodge Hill.
The town obtained a Market Charter from Edward IV in 1468. The main industries were agriculture, thatching, rake-making and leather and parchment work. The wool trade was also dominant.
This is The Market House a grade II* listed building built in 1855 in anticipation of increased trade after the projected arrival of the railway in 1856, by F.C. Penrose. It replaced the former house on the site which had stood since 1616, and incorporating some features from the earlier building. The market house contains the local Castle Cary and District Museum.
The Roundhouse is a small circular eighteenth century prison. This is a temporary prison, or village lock-up. It was built in 1779 by Mr WM Clark for £23. The structure is circular, stone and has a domed roof. It is 7 feet (2.1 m) in diameter and 10 feet (3.0 m) high with two iron grills for ventilation. The building has an inner and outer door.
I hope you enjoyed this short tour of Castle Cary.Sources: http://www.castlecarymuseum.org.uk/, Wikipedia, http://www.castle-cary.co.uk/home
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I did enjoy the tour! Thanks
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Very interesting tour of this pretty little town.
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ReplyDeleteThanks for the tour! Very pretty buildings, village.
Purrs,
Sara Cat
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Oh, I did enjoy the tour. A very small lockup and a very red phone booth - wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYour posts are so enticing. I would love to see this place in person.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful shots of this lovely place! So English...
ReplyDeleteCHARMING CASTLE! Thanks for the CHANCE to visit!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
I love these old houses and castles in the UK, they are so charming ! I feel on holidays !
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this immensely.
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ABC Team
Castle Cary looks charming -- except for the lock-up!
ReplyDeleteThanks for your beautiful album of Castle Cary sights,
Helen Mac, ABC Wednesday Team
Every town should have a lock-up.
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed this tour very much. A charming place. Although I wouldn't want to be locked up there, I love the look of the Roundhouse.
ReplyDeleteLooks a lovely place :-)
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