Broughton Castle

Broughton Castle is a splendid medieval manor house and the family home of Lord and Lady Saye and Sele.

There was already a building on the site when Sir John de Broughton built his manor in 1300. It was set on island surrounded by a three acre moat.

In the late 16th century the house was enlarged into an impressive Tudor home, decorated with splendid plaster ceilings, fine panelling and ornate fireplaces. In the 17th century William Fiennes, 8th Lord Saye and Sele, opposed Charles I's attempt to rule without Parliament and refused to take the Oath of Allegiance. Broughton Castle became a secret meeting place of the King's opponents. However, he disapproved of the King's execution and removed himself from in public life. This act earned the 8th Lord a pardon after the Restoration in 1660.

Address:

Banbury
Oxfordshire

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