Herefordshire Through Time
Herefordshire Through Time
Sir James Croft supported Lady Jane Grey's claim to the English throne and was imprisoned in the Tower of London on the accession of Queen Mary I. However, he was pardoned and in 1570 (during Elizabeth I's reign) he became comptroller of the Royal household and a privy councillor.
Croft Castle (HER 6347) is managed by the National Trust and is open to the public. Herefordshire Archaeology carried out archaeological work in the grounds during 2001-2004.
[Original author: Toria Forsyth-Moser, 2003]