Eastnor Castle Near Ledbury, UK - England
Originally home to John First Earl Somers and currently to the Hervey-Bathurst family, the castle houses works of art, furniture, tapestries and one of the finest collections of armour in Britain. Notable royal and political figures in history have enjoyed visits to the castle including Queen Mary.
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Naworth Castle Brampton, UK - England
Crenalated in 1335 during the reign of King Edward III of England, Naworth Castle was owned and lived in by the powerful, Norman, Dacre family for more than 200 years. Whilst not a large castle by comparison to many others in England, Naworth Castle and its owners have nevertheless has enjoyed a colourful history. In 1513 its owner Thomas Dacre played a significant role at the battle of Flodden and enjoyed a favoured, political relationship with King Henry VIII of England. Conversely, a subsequent owner, Thomas Howard became embroiled in a plot to marry Mary Queen of Scots and was executed in 1572 and during the English Civil War, Charles Howard became Oliver Cromwell's ADC as well as one of his Colonels in the North of England. Many famous people from political, royal and artistic circles have visited or stayed at Naworth Castle over the centuries including Mary Queen of Scots, Lord Tennyson, William Morris and Walt Disney to name a few. The castle is reputed to be haunted.
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Acton Burnell Castle Shrewsbury, UK - England
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Alnwick Castle Alnwick, UK - England
The history of Alnwick Castle goes back to the late 11th century, just after the Norman Conquest. Defending the English border with Scotland was its primary purpose and it was besieged in 1172 and 1174 the then King of Scotland. In 1309 it was purchased by the 1st Baron Percy and has been the family home of the Duke of Northumberland ever since (almost 700 years)
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Arbury Hall Nuneaton, UK - England
Ancestral home of Viscount Daventry and seat of the Newdegate family. The famous novelist George Eliot was born on the estate and worte about Sir Roger Newdegate in "Scenes of Clerical Life". There are fine examples of porcelain, works of art and furniture still to be seen in Arbury Hall.
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Arundel Castle Arundel, UK - England
Home to the Dukes of Norfolk (Anne Boleyn's family) and the Earls of Arundel, the castle has a significant, long history dating back to the Norman Conquest. The castle houses many works of art, tapestries and wonderful examples of armour and weaponry plus 16th century furniture and a Gothic library. Reputed to be haunted - read more about Haunted Arundel Castle
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Ashby de la Zouch Castle Ashby de la Zouch, UK - England
Played a role in the English Civil War where it was attacked and its magnificent tower split into two.
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Auckland Castle Bishop Auckland, UK - England
Auckland Castle is the main country residence of the Bishops of Durham and has been so for about 800 years, since Norman times.
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Aydon Castle Corbridge, UK - England
Built in the late 13th century as a fortified manor house, converted in the 17th century for use as a farmhouse.
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Baddesley Clinton Solihull, UK - England
Baddesley Clinton has changed little since it was built. Purchased in 1438 by the then Under Treasurer of England John Brome. Reputedly the scene of a murder in the late 15th century, it then became a refuge for Jesuit priests in the early 16th century.
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