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  2. Stokesay Castle - Wikipedia

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    Stokesay Castle is one of the finest surviving fortified manor houses in England, and situated at Stokesay in Shropshire.It was largely built in its present form in the late 13th century by Laurence of Ludlow, on the earlier castle (some of which still survives) founded by its original owners the de Lacy family, from whom it passed to their de Verdun heirs, who retained feudal overlordship of ...

  3. Hogmanay - Wikipedia

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    Hogmanay (/ ˈ h ɒ ɡ m ə n eɪ, ˌ h ɒ ɡ m ə ˈ n eɪ / HOG-mə-nay, -⁠ NAY, [2] Scots: [ˌhɔɡməˈneː] [3]) is the Scots word for the last day of the old year and is synonymous with the celebration of the New Year in the Scottish manner.

  4. Stokesay - Wikipedia

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    The castle viewed from the churchyard Stokesay is famous for Stokesay Castle , a fortified manor house and one of the best preserved and oldest examples of the type in the country. The hamlet, which even today comprises just a church , a working farm and a few houses, was previously known as simply Stoke , a widespread English placename meaning ...

  5. 34 Unique Things to Do on New Year's Eve to Ring in 2025 - AOL

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    The best ideas for things to do on New Year's Eve 2024, including fun ways to celebrate at home and inspiring New Year's activities for any age or group size. 34 Unique Things to Do on New Year's ...

  6. Church of St John the Baptist, Stokesay - Wikipedia

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    The Church of St John the Baptist is a Grade I listed Church of England church in Stokesay, Shropshire, England, adjacent to Stokesay Castle. The church first dates from around 1150, and was probably the chapel to the castle. It was badly damaged during the English Civil War, and rebuilt in 1654. The church consists of a nave, a south porch, a ...

  7. How to watch New Year's Eve TV specials while ringing ... - AOL

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    New Year’s Eve with the Turner Classic Movies Hosts How to watch: The fun begins at 8 p.m. ET, 5 p.m. PT on TCM. You can also livestream the broadcast on the Watch TCM app (cable login required).

  8. Listed buildings in Craven Arms - Wikipedia

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    Stokesay Castle, gatehouse and walls 1391–1400 This is a fortified house, and the gatehouse was added in the 17th century. The house is in sandstone with some timber framing, and has a stone-tile roof.

  9. Laurence of Ludlow - Wikipedia

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    In 1291, he received a licence from the King to strengthen his manor house with a stone wall and to crenellate the property which subsequently became known as Stokesay Castle. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] By the 1290s, Ludlow was leading a consortium of the most powerful English wool merchants and in 1294, was responsible for the introduction of an export duty ...