Dear Mae,

It depends on when you want to know.  In 1647, when Southwarke parish was created, its boundaries were from College run to Upper Chippokes creek.  This is west (up river) from what is now called Bacon's Castle, so it was located in Lawnes Creek parish.  In Feb. 1709, Mr. Arthur Allen, who owned the Manor, referred to himself in his will as of Lawnes Creek parish.  Of course, once Southwark parish took over all of Surry county in 1739, it was, and continues to be, in Southwarke parish.

However, you may want to contact the Association of Preservation of Virginia Antiqueties (APVA), who run the place, and see what their official stance is.  I believe that the house is closed until March, abut someone at the central office should have information.

Hope this helps,

Anne Gwaltney

-----Original Message-----
>From: Mae Cox <[log in to unmask]>
>Sent: Feb 4, 2008 3:54 PM
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>Subject: [VA-ROOTS] Where exactly was/is Bacon's Castle?
>
>I'm trying to pinpoint the location of Bacon's Castle and am confused by all 
>the postings on the Internet. 
>
>I've found reference that it was in Lawne's Creek Parish of Surry County, then 
>another source said it was in Southwark parish.
>
>Didn't Southwark take in the Lawne's Creek parish when it came into being? I 
>can see that it's possible the castle fell into Southwark at that time.
>
>But wasn't it originally in Lawne's Creek Parish?
>
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