Archive for May 27th, 2006
History Of Donnington Castle
Saturday, May 27th, 2006Richard Abberbury the Elder was granted a license to crenellate his manor at Donnington by Richard II in 1386. The present castle gatehouse dates from this time. Abberbury had been one of the young King’s guardians, when his father, the Black Prince was still alive. The castle was later bought by Chaucer (the poet)’s son, [...]
