It is thought that the castle dates back to the tenth century but no exact records have been found. The deer park was enclosed in the twelfth century with a fence eight foot high to retain the fallow deer given by the King to Walter Beauchamp, an area of 105 acres. The old bridge at Pershore is said to be constructed by the stone salvaged from the castle here at Elmley. The visit of the Queen in 1575 was unique and described elsewhere. The Hill from Pershore on the approach to Elmley is called Bess Cap.
Then came the Davies family and we think the time of their purchase of the whole of the estate was in 1822 and the figure they paid was £29,000 for the whole of this side of Bredon Hill. They remained their until it was demolished in 1948 three weeks ahead of a Listed Building Order that was to have been placed on it.
Proprietress: Ada F. Eaton
The sign portrays Queen Elizabeth seated on the Throne, with Sceptre & Crown, the portrait being copied from a plate in an old “History of England” Elmley Castle
Near Pershore, Evesham and Hinton Stations
The picturesque village at the foot of Bredon Hill, so favourably referred to by “W.F.B” in the Birmingham Mail. A charming resort for artists and lovers of beautiful scenery.
BEST ACCOMMODATION
AT THE
Queen’s Head
Large Dining Room &ersand Bath Room have recently been added.
Sanitary arrangements
perfect.
Cyclists specially catered for
Good Stabling etc.
PRIVATE
APPARTMENTS
Terms on application
Proprietress:
Ada F. Eaton
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