Shakespeare's apocryphal deer-stealing exploits. Granted
in the reign of Richard I. to Walter de Charlecote, whose son William assumed the name of Lucy.
The present house, a fine example of Elizabethan architecture, was erected in 1558 by Sir Thomas
Lucy ("Justice Shallow"), who was visited here by Queen Elizabeth in 1572. It has since been
much altered." Extract from "The royal palaces, historic castles and stately homes of Great Britain" (Open Library)
Charlecote Park is a National Trust property with free entry for National Trust members.
Address:
Charlecote Park, Wellesbourne, Warwick, Warwickshire CV35 9ER Website:www.nationaltrust.org.uk
