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Dunster Castle {Minehead, Somerset} ประเทศอังกฤษ
Dunster Castle(ฺปราสาทดันสเตอร์) ประเทศอังกฤษ
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General Information:
Location: Minehead, Somerset, England
Construction Year: Originally established as a wooden fortress shortly after the Norman Conquest in the 11th century (around 1070). As of 2025, the estate is 955 years old
Architectural Style: A combination of medieval fortifications and Victorian Gothic / Picturesque country house style, remodeled during the 1860s–1870s by architect Anthony Salvin
Original Owner (Founder):William de Mohun, who built the original wooden motte-and-bailey fortress; the property was later inherited by the Luttrell family around the late 14th century
Architects:Anthony Salvin in the 19th century (1860s–70s) and Fownes Luttrell in the mid-18th century, who redesigned parts of the interior and landscaped the surrounding grounds
Purpose of Construction: Initially built as a defensive fortress, later developed into a country house for the Luttrell family, featuring landscaped gardens and designed for rural living
Number of Rooms: Not clearly specified
Total Area: Approximately 6 hectares (about 0.06 square kilometers)
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