During World War II, the remains of the motte-and-bailey castle in the village had an air raid shelter dug into it.
It is believed that this still has a rocking chair within it.

Located close to Shackerstone was the stately home of Gopsall Hall home of Charles Jennens, a librettist and friend of George Frideric Handel.
During World War II, the remains of the motte-and-bailey castle in the village had an air raid shelter dug into it. It is believed that this still has a rocking chair within it.
Located close to Shackerstone was the stately home of Gopsall Hall home of Charles Jennens, a librettist and friend of George Frideric Handel.
Shackerstone