Ercall Hall is probably an early 12th century fortified moated manor house, founded by the de Ercalaw family. In the 13th century, John de Ercal encased the hall with a stone curtain wall, which was flanked by square towers on the angles and a gatehouse. In the late 16th century, the Newport family built the sandstone and brick L-shaped house, which now stands on the site. In 1608, Sir Francis Newport added a mansion house but sadly all that survives is a row of stone arches of a loggia. During the Civil War, a huge turfed bank was raised over the north and north-west curtain walls as a defensive platform, against cannon and musket fire. 5 miles north-west is Morton Corbet Castle and 8 miles south-west is Shrewsbury Castle.