Very interesting Castle ruin with so much history and a fascinating story . With Tony Robinson, Neil Holbrook, Phil Harding, Helen Geake. Ralph Hopton, Baron Hopton, (born 1596, Witham, Somerset, Eng.died September 1652, Bruges), Royalist commander in the first phase of the English Civil Wars between King Charles I and Parliament. It was his actions that were instrumental in putting the More children on the Mayflower. Amongst the several acts of hostility either defensive or offensive since the beginning of these unnatural wars, more of God hath not been seen in so weak means of resistance in any part of the kingdom than in this castle now consumed to ashes together . trace their descent from the knights of Hopton Castle (or so they maintained!) Hoptons are believed to have left that county in the sixteenth century, one Although it's picturesque, it was the site of a series of gruesome battles that took place at height of the English Civil War.Series 17, Episode 05Time Team is a British TV series following specialists who dig deep to uncover as much as they can about Britain's archaeology and history.For more Time Team content, check out the Time Team Official YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/TimeTeamOfficialWe have some exciting news for you! records the move from Shropshire to Canon Frome, but the document is too large and complex to reproduce Hopton Castle, Hopton, Salop 1644,11 Montgomery Castle, Mont. If I am right about a connection; how does Daniel of There are A and the Herefordshire branch - who have a similar coat of arms, make the and care was to write the truth. For those with the same and similar names, see, Legal actions and removal of the children. Moreton Valence and family names to Branch C, From Branch C there is a link through Chalford I offer four HOPTON, CASTLE (St. Mary), a parish, in the union of Clun, hundred of Purslow, S. division of Shropshire, 12 miles (W. by N.) from Ludlow. More himself was commissioned by Robert Wallop* to undertake the hopeless defence of Hopton Castle, and escaped the general massacre of the garrison by the Cavaliers after their unconditional surrender only by reason of his acquaintanceship with Nicholas. Sun doth shine. classify the castle as, - it might well have been one of the records the granting of the manor of Hopton castle to the family. hundred years after the ownership of the castle passed out of the family? location. Time Team Season 17, Episode 5 The Massacre In The Cellar Hopton Castle, Shropshire - YouTube AboutPressCopyrightContact usCreatorsAdvertiseDevelopersTermsPrivacyPolicy & SafetyHow. The building itself . pisode 6. Two Hopton but more than All were registered with Samuel More as their father. from the Hoptons of Hopton Castle. descent from William the Conqueror that far fetched after all? (parl.) Samuel More was commandant of the castle when, in 1644, it was besieged by a force of Cavaliers led by Sir Michael Woodhouse, with a force of about 500. The out walls appear to have been the medieval curtain wall, by this time discontinuous but in some places shored up by the defenders. One of the most talented of the king's generals, he secured southwestern England for the Royalist cause. families in that small place at the same time surely suggests The red light lasted for only a few seconds, so for me and my camera it was definitely a case of right place, right time. Unable to produce witnesses to substantiate her claim that she had entered into a pre-contract with Blakeway, her suit failed, leaving More free to prosecute Blakeway for adultery, both in High Commission and the Council in the Marches. The adultery was supposedly committed with Jacob Blakeway, a young man near in age to Katherine who lived close by and whose family had been More tenants for several generations. Part of the medieval moat and curtain wall were located, as well as a large cellared building and a stone-built tower, which may have been of medieval origin, but which was still standing during the Civil War siege. At that time any of the usual witnesses would have been dead. Hopton Castle Ruin 4.5 31 reviews #1 of 1 things to do in Hopton Castle Castles Open now 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM Visit website Write a review What people are saying " Well Worth a Visit. Castle in Shropshire, and it still stands..just! The position of the present ruin and probable boundaries make clear just how vulnerable was this settlement (tun) in the valley (hop) but the most likely approaches were from the the north and west flanks. The Massacre in the Cellar - Hopton October 6, 2014 Tony Robinson and the team travel to the picturesque remains of Hopton Castle in Shropshire to investigate a bloody series of battles at the height of the English Civil War when a Royalist force lay siege to a small garrison of Parliamentarians inside the castle. The most exciting find, however, was a gold coin of James I, dated 1623-4, found in a demolition deposit within the cellared building. 98% of travellers recommend this experience. FAMILIES I AM RESEARCHING | below) left a lengthy will in 1737 in which Richard Cope Hopton of Canon Frome 1621, Ludlow, Salop 1646;3 commr. Only in the mid 1990 was the cause of Hopton Castle taken up again by the handful of dedicated local people now represented by the Hopton Castle Preservation Trust.(HCPT). Tony Robinson and the Team visit the remains of Hopton Castle in Shropshire. More seems to have returned to Linley, whence he corresponded with Edward Nicholas*.17 Although now legally separated from his wife, he was not free to remarry until Katherine died. They were kept in full view and provided for handsomely in his will. The Royalists set fire to the door and undermined the walls. The last Walter Hopton died during the Wars of the Roses and the castle passed by marriage to the Corbet family of Moreton Corbet castle. He appeared in 110 films between 1926 and 1945, often playing streetwise characters from the city. [6] Over the next four years, Katherine bore four children: Elinor, baptised 24 May 1612; Jasper, baptised 8 August 1613; Richard, baptised 13 November 1614; and Mary, baptised 16 April 1616. NEW ZEALAND LAND WARS MISCELLANEOUS GENEALOGICAL INDEXES | He was taunted about the fate of his men: Lieutenant Aldersea asked me how many of the soldiers I thought were sent to Shrewsbury. [2][3], Jasper More's sons died, leaving no male heir. No-one did anything, it seems. brother.). various historical and armorial references in the case of some of the Berkeley The Shropshire more after William's death.) Dark shadow of a Civil War massacre A tree casts a dramatic shadow across the medieval walls of Hopton Castle, near Craven Arms, at sunrise. More, with his company in desperate straits after two weeks of fighting, asked to be allowed to march away armed. Civil War Siege, Assault and Massacre During the Civil War Hopton Castle was one of the few castles to be held for the Parliament in the west. The most telling factor 95% of travellers recommend this experience. Hopton Castle was later slighted by the Royalists, and was never used as a military base again. a Hopton daughter adopting the surname of his wife. It sounds 1648, Salop 1659, Herefs., Salop, Worcs. Corporate Information | Privacy | Terms and Conditions | CCPA Notice at Collection. On the 26th February, More recorded that the Royalists burnt a brick house (presumably on the perimeter) and attempted to breach the walls. degree of substance after all. Read more about this topic: Hopton Castle, The United States is just now the oldest country in the world, there always is an oldest country and she is it, it is she who is the mother of the twentieth century civilization. Moore probably relate to John More II. According to More's account all those who surrendered, apart from himself, were killed and buried. A Norman 'Junior branch' or not, unlike their To the heyrs male of the number in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire was growing. it. Another pointer is that the custom was to name ones century and the. in 1614. Willam the Conqueror. Colonel More survived to became governor of Montgomery Castle, Parliament's military leader in Shropshire, governor of Ludlow Castle and of Hereford and later an MP. NEW ZEALAND AND WORLD WAR TWO | WESTERN BAY OF PLENTY, NEW ZEALAND GENEALOGICAL RESOURCES, RootsWeb is funded and supported by In 1644 a small historians have compiled. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. ; (2) by June 1625, Elizabeth Worsley (bur. a Hopton daughter adopting the surname of his wife. difficult site to defend is borne out by an appalling incident in the English Tax records of 17th century suggest that no-one resided in the castle and depictions of the 18th and 19th centuries show a ruin much like what is visible today. NEW ZEALAND MISCELLANEOUS GENEALOGICAL INDEXES | 114, p. 164: Parish Record of the Shipton Shropshire Register Society. More was commandant of the castle when, in 1644, it was besieged by a force of Cavaliers led by Sir Michael Woodhouse, with a force of about 500. Hopton Castle featured in the British TV series Time Team in 2010. only child traced to the couple is Mary baptised at Whitminster (Wheatenhurst) His father was returned for Bishops Castle at both elections of 1640, and supported Parliament in the opening months of the Civil War. NEW ZEALAND ROLLS OF HONOUR AND WAR MEMORIALS BY CONFLICT | I believe that each of these is in some way related to our own and that those named in Tree C with. Unfortunately there is no proof but there are a few pointers that Samuels own account[41] states that he finally surrendered once the Cavaliers had breached the castle walls, whereupon his men were brutally slaughtered. Civil War siege, assault and massacre. of my reign. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. they reygned and what notable thynges hath been doone durynge theyre Reygnes.'. Interesting reading the board, dog friendly, donation to visit, small car park, well worth visiting. Situated as it is only five miles or so east of Offa's Dyke - the traditional library. and to thine. have been the nephew and uncle. The estimated cost of 17,000 could not be afforded. Daniel of circa 1684 (although I cannot prove Colonel Woodhouse, after the Royalist fortunes had turned, was forced to surrender Ludlow Castle, but agreed only on condition that it should be to anyone but Samuel More. If my theory is correct, the two who left land in Moreton Valence would The Harleys were very well-connected, particularly to the higher echelons of the republican faction. Civil War Siege, Assault and Massacre. have maintained a direct line to the In 1644 a small Parliamentary garrison holding the castle surrendered to a vastly superior Royalist force. A point to observe is that they all originate in add some degree of weight to the theory of continuity. More eventually agreed terms and surrendered. series of castles built by the. county about that time - quite likely from Shropshire. Sir Michael Woodhouse, with a force of about 500, laid siege to the castle which was defended by about thirty Roundheads under the command of Samuel More. By June 1617 More had taken service with Lord Zouche, no stranger himself to matrimonial disaster, who had presumably become acquainted with the family while serving as lord president of the Council in the Marches between 1602 and 1607. In later years Weston would become an enemy of the Crown. glenchapman@ruraltel.net. Now even that tenuous link has been severed NEW ZEALAND ROLLS OF HONOUR MILITARY NURSES | The estates were held in an entail whereby inheritance was restricted to male heirs, but Samuel's father, Richard, paid 600 pounds to Jasper More in the marriage settlement, so there must have been clear title. considered themselves the 'senior' branch - but as we Introducing 'Time Team: Unearthing the Past' - a selection of our exclusive interviews with Time Team members and special guests, now available to listen to via our podcast streaming service! After you watch this episode, check out an exclusive behind-the-scenes preview of Time Teams brand new 2021 digs on the Time Team Official YouTube Channel!Iron Age settlement (Cornwall): https://youtu.be/TCYdO87Y0zgRoman villa (Oxfordshire): https://youtu.be/rmqVLK4YbLUTony Robinson and the team visit the remains of Hopton Castle in Shropshire. The estimated cost of 17,000 could not be afforded. Unfortunately for More, Katherine already considered herself the wife of Jacob Blakeway, a tenant on the More estate and a fellow of mean parentage and condition, and in 1616 she applied to Hereford consistory court claiming false marriage to More. [42] Under the laws of war as they were practised at that time, such a surrender was at the discretion of the besieging forces, who had taken significant casualties. 77, 1700 to 1830 174, (2) As late as the eighteenth The positioning of the castle is Hoptons will to the Canon Frome. [Could Hopton Castle was garrisoned by soldiers seconded from Brampton Castle as an outlying redoubt to prevent its use as a base by the investing forces. Perhaps now is a and Antiquary 1525 of Eastington left land when he died in 1688 - as did our Daniel over half a In 1644 Sir Michael Woodhouse, with a force of about 500, laid siege to . [12] Zouche had been an active member of the Virginia Company and in 1617 he invested 100 in an expedition to the Colony of Virginia, which is where the Mayflower originally intended to land. She began to feel herself as it just after the Civil War. Gloucestershire refers to several members of the Hoptons of Berkeley as That it was a 19 He was elected for the county to the second Protectorate Parliament, but not allowed to Although Woodhouse's demand for surrender came this time with a drum, More again refused. Not an easy place to defend one would think![1]. suc. (I have in my possession a tree for that branch of the family which So is our claim of records the granting of the manor of Hopton castle to the family. family lays claim to being descended from William the Conqueror, but the Hopton they reygned and what notable thynges hath been doone durynge theyre Reygnes.'. More eventually agreed terms and surrendered. 96% of travellers recommend this experience. [1] [1] That it was a difficult site to defend is borne out by an appalling incident in the English Civil War, fortunately long after all Hopton family connections with the castle had been severed. He was succeeded by Richard, the eldest son of his second marriage, who sat for Bishops Castle as a Whig in three parliaments between 1681 and 1698.20, Crown copyright and The History of Parliament Trust 1964-2020. Hopton Castle is situated in the village of the same name which lies approximately halfway between Knighton and Craven Arms, in the English county of Shropshire. Hopton Castle, Shropshire: Directed by James Franklin. NEW ZEALAND ROLLS OF HONOUR AND WAR MEMORIALS BY LOCATION | (More particularly in [11], In that same year, by his own account, Samuel went to his employer and a More family friend, Lord Zouche, Lord President of the Council of Wales, Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and Privy Counselor, to draw up a plan for the disposition of the children. SHAND FAMILY HISTORY | favour, nor to seek his own particular vainglory, and that his only pains In the first, he arranged for the removal of his children to the New World aboard the Mayflower; later, during the English Civil War, a garrison under his command was massacred by besieging forces. A ruin since the early 18th century, it was partially restored between 2006 and 2011, and was officially re-opened to the public as a visitor attraction in December 2011 by the Duke of Gloucester.[1]. As lord warden of the Cinque Ports, Zouche recommended More, whose honesty and soundness in religion I have experienced, to Hastings for the third Jacobean Parliament.15 Elected in his absence on Christmas Day, More left no trace on the records of this Parliament. The Time Team decides to investigate the site and try to establish how much of the account is actually true. (Bisley), whence the Hoptons of branches Isnt it an assault on all our pudeurs?Friedrich Nietzsche (18441900), The bourgeoisie of the whole world, which looks complacently upon the wholesale massacre after the battle, is convulsed by horror at the desecration of brick and mortar.Karl Marx (18181883). Three of the Mayflower Pilgrims eventually took responsibility for the children as indentured servants: Samuel More continued to act as secretary to Edward la Zouche and on 11 June 1625, he married Elizabeth Worsley, daughter of Richard Worsley, Esq. Other accounts state that, after a three-week siege, More delayed surrendering until the bailey had been taken and the entrance to the keep was on fire. That admission led Samuel to believe that the children were not his offspring. Two [29] As the agent of the Merchant Adventurer investment group that was funding the Puritan voyage, Bradford states that Weston caused them many financial and agreement contract problems, both before and after the Mayflower sailed. (There were other Hopton Without external support, More would be forced to surrender. and coh. [39] In February 1626, Samuel More obtained a royal pardon, possibly to protect himself against accusations of adultery. The Shropshire Records and Research Center 1037/10/8 and 9, Time Team Series 17 | Episode 6 | Hopton Castle, Hopton Castle Preservation Trust Shropshire UK, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samuel_More&oldid=1104840639, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 17 August 2022, at 05:20. Type the name of the parish in the search bar; Click on the location pin on the map Both A and Canon Frome branches claim descent No evidence of a massacre was found.[4]. The upkeep relies on voluntary donations so spare a couple of to keep it going. Hopton A 12th-century castle that was the scene of a notorious massacre in the English Civil War has been saved from dereliction after villagers bought it. During the Civil War Hopton Castle was one of the few castles to be held for the Parliament in the west. (i.e. More eventually agreed terms and surrendered. The troop emplacements have not been recorded, but there is rising ground immediately to the north of the Castle field (where most of the village houses are located, including Lower House which dates back to the 15th century). How many other families can claim a castle of their own? With Holmes, allegedly, safely ensconced in prison, in 1895, the Murder Castle was gutted by fire, after witnesses reportedly saw two men entering the building late one night. (It was written in Latin and only names one man, Henry Gregory, an old man ( senex) but the register has been published.) something of an uneasy air about this place even today? We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location. 1645-7, Ludlow 1646-7, Hereford 1647-?9.12, More came from an old Shropshire family that was already holding the manor from which they took their name in the twelfth century.13 However, after they were no longer required to attend the king on his Welsh campaigns at the head of 200 men their record lacked distinction in their own county, and it was left to a younger son, John, founder of the Sussex branch to become the first to enter Parliament when he served for Winchelsea in 1547. same assertion of descent from, From Branch A there is a link through Frances If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Potted History - Mildenhall, Wiltshire 2010-05-23. historians have compiled. Hopton family, lawfully begotten. A curious rhyme Hopton Castle was the site of a massacre during the English civil war. There is only a single account of the battle and subsequent slaughter of the defenders. produced his 'Summarie of Englyshe Chronicles, conteyning the true accompt of Well worth a visit. miles north east of Knighton. In 1890 the Beale family sold the remnants of the estate to Sir Edward Ripley of nearby Bedstone Court. 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[18][19] The removal was shortly after the youngest child had been baptised, which was on 16 April. Carver and Cushman were agents from the Puritans to oversee preparations for the voyage,[30] with Robert Cushmans title being Chief Agent from 1617 until his death in 1625. Written 28 September 2022. boundaries, some five When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site. , Herefordshire and Powys county Previously quoted by Mary Boykin Chesnut in Mary Chesnuts Civil War, edited by C. Vann Woodward (1981), Thus do I want man and woman to be: the one fit to wage war and the other fit to give birth, but both fit to dance with head and feet.Friedrich Nietzsche (18441900), Among women.The truth? The commander of the defeated force was made to watch as his thirty three men were bound . Read more. Line and Deare" seems to suggest that the Hoptons are indeed related to WANGANUI COLLEGIATE SCHOOL 1865 1947 | Lead musket shot found on the site, some of them clearly impacted through use, provided a grim reminder of the Civil War bloodshed. The commander of the Hopton garrison, Samuel More, left an eyewitness account of the siege, and this provided an opportunity for Time Team to compare a contemporary account of the Civil War with the archaeological remains, as well as investigating the medieval origins of the castle, of which only the Keep, or tower house, survives today. Clearly Stow was not just any old hack but a respected SOUTH TARANAKI, NEW ZEALAND GENEALOGICAL RESOURCES | The conservation and repair of the ruin, funded principally by The Heritage Lottery Fund and English Heritage was the culmination of many years of campaigning and fund raising on the part of the new owners, The Hopton Castle Preservation Trust. This number is based on the percentage of all Tripadvisor reviews for this product that have a bubble rating of 4 or higher. of an ancient manuscript. present day. There is More had apparently waited too long to surrender. apparently before he could produce any more children.) intriguing doesn't it! This was confirmed on appeal in July 1620, whereupon the four surviving children of the marriage - the youngest of whom was just six - were packed off to New England on the Mayflower. They state that after a three-week siege, More delayed surrendering until the bailey had been taken and the entrance to the keep was on fire, at which point the garrison surrendered to Sir Michael Woodhouse, who at his discretion (his prerogative under the laws of war as they were practised at that time), decided not to grant the majority of his prisoners quarter and they were killed by their captors. Enjoyed our visit.. good information available. 1647-8,5 Salop and Mont. " Superb piece of history " May 2022 Superb piece of history Massacre. Civil War, fortunately long after all Hopton family connections with the castle Any legal objections to the involuntary transportation of the children were overridden by the Privy Council, namely, Lord Zouche. of Roger Harris of Shrewsbury, Salop; bro. Gloucestershire, Branch A is stated to be a junior branch of the Hopton Well kept grounds, safe parking, interesting history. difficult site to defend is borne out by an appalling incident in the English Other accounts vary on how the siege ended. The bailey was fortified in stone and a rectangular two-storey keep was built. Willam the Conqueror. During the Civil War Hopton Castle was one of the few castles to be held for the Parliament in the west. 9 Sept. 1594, 1st s. of Richard More of Linley Hall and Sarah, da. NEW ZEALAND DISASTERS AND TRAGEDIES | 100% of travellers recommend this experience. first son after ones own father. Many an English 99% of travellers recommend this experience. 97% of travellers recommend this experience. B4367. In 1608, Jacob Blakeway and his father Edward, a yeoman, had renewed a lease on a parcel of land owned by Katherine More's father, Jasper More of Larden Hall. Hopton family, to whom I have referred earlier (who also claim descent from the origins and will attestation to Branch A. but more than Hopton was born in New York City, New York. Summaries. Frome family of Herefordshire claimed direct descent and presumably What restaurants are near Hopton Castle Ruin? [1] [1] That it was a difficult site to defend is borne out by an appalling incident in the English Civil War, fortunately long after all Hopton family connections with the castle had been severed. [1][1] That it was a (Substantiated by Biglands History Richard, Daniel, Samuel. and perhaps Royal ancestry is given some More himself came from another cadet branch. If the rhyme is the Conqueror. He recounts a visit in February 1644 by Major Phillips (possibly from Brampton) to advise on strengthening defences. The Massacre in the Cellar (Hopton Castle) | Series 17 Episode 5 | Time Team Time Team Classics 387K views 1 year ago Manor That's Back to Front - Chenies Manor House, Buckinghamshire |. pisode 7. Read more about this topic: Hopton Castle, The utter helplessness of a conquered people is perhaps the most tragic feature of a civil war or any other sort of war.Rebecca Latimer Felton (18351930), He was high and mighty. A curious rhyme Part 1 of this narrative. number in Herefordshire and Gloucestershire was growing. The Canon Frome branch was a distinguished The family house at Canon Frome still exists It was this legal action in early 1622 before Chief Justice James Ley which led to the statement from Samuel explaining where he sent the children and why, the historical evidence for his parents' history. PASSENGER LISTS TO NEW ZEALAND | This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in United Kingdom. After weeks of bombardment the garrison surrendered, and the commander was taken prisoner. I found a lengthy reference to him in an encyclopedia in the local the Eastington family (Tree C). Richard baptised at Eastington in 1661 could be the father. present day. grew, however, and spread some of their fortunes varied - as we have seen in and the Hopton settlements in Gloucestershire is Hopton Castle was the site of a great and bloody massacre during the English Civil War. The castle was still habitable in 1700, but fell into disrepair soon afterwards. If I am right about a connection; how does Daniel of There are slightly more distant rises to the south and east. Bisley towards the end of the sixteenth century. He told me none, which I wondering at, apprehended they had been delivered and was somewhat chearful. to 1605, From 1560 onwards his time was mainly spent in the [27][28] Thomas Weston and Philemon Powell were both poor choices, and Thomas Weston especially was quite disreputable. We visited Hopton castle because we were staying close by. "Hopton Castle, scene of English Civil War battle, saved by campaigners", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Hopton_Castle&oldid=1100677561, Massacres during the Wars of the Three Kingdoms, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, Architects: Wheatley lloyd Architects & John C Goom, Contractor: Conservation Building Services Ltd, This page was last edited on 27 July 2022, at 04:04. (5) Frances Hopton of Cam, Gloucestershire (the last survivor of Tree A (c.1684). - Cafe British Gluten Free Options, - Cafe British Vegetarian Friendly, Nature & Wildlife Areas Geologic Formations, Nice to see it well organised with info leaflets. been traced back farther than Sir Walter Hopton of Hopton Castle in King Stephen's time (fifty years or To me and to myne, to thee It was presumably Zouche who secured Mores re-election for Hastings in 1624. Only a small castle/lodge, but what is left is well maintained with some useful information boards.and it's free!!!
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