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Source: National Trust: Robert de Tatershale - first owner of Tattershall

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Titre	National Trust: Robert de Tatershale - first owner of Tattershall

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Sir ROBERT de Tattershall III

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The first castle at Tattershall was built in stone by Robert de Tateshale in the early 13th century. The young de Tateshale had fought alongside Henry III in France and he received a license in 1231 to build a fortified stone house. The original castle was probably built to develop the surrounding area as a trading post. Very little of it now survives, but its blueprint shaped the masterpiece to come. Lord Cromwell (1393 - 1456) - the king’s treasurer The man responsible for building the Great Tower of Tattershall Castle was Ralph, 3rd Baron Cromwell. A colourful character, not only was he a powerful landowner but also a successful diplomat, politician, financer and soldier. Lord Cromwell took part in some of the defining events of the age. He fought at Agincourt under Henry V and was also present at the trial and burning of Joan of Arc in Rouen. Lord Cromwell was often praised for the elegance of his manners. These no doubt helped his political career reach dizzying heights in 1433 when he was appointed Lord Treasurer to Henry VI. He managed to keep the post the next 10 years during a time of severe political instability.

The first castle at Tattershall was built in stone by Robert de Tateshale in the early 13th century. The young de Tateshale had fought alongside Henry III in France and he received a license in 1231 to build a fortified stone house.

The original castle was probably built to develop the surrounding area as a trading post. Very little of it now survives, but its blueprint shaped the masterpiece to come.

Lord Cromwell (1393 - 1456) - the king’s treasurer
The man responsible for building the Great Tower of Tattershall Castle was Ralph, 3rd Baron Cromwell. A colourful character, not only was he a powerful landowner but also a successful diplomat, politician, financer and soldier.

Lord Cromwell took part in some of the defining events of the age. He fought at Agincourt under Henry V and was also present at the trial and burning of Joan of Arc in Rouen.

Lord Cromwell was often praised for the elegance of his manners. These no doubt helped his political career reach dizzying heights in 1433 when he was appointed Lord Treasurer to Henry VI. He managed to keep the post the next 10 years during a time of severe political instability.