Wardour castle

The only Hexagonal castle in Great Britain. It's improbably difficult to find being somewhere off the main road between Shaftesbury and Salisbury. It actually featured in the film Robin Hood Prince of Thieves. I believe they strung up Brian Blessed in it.

This September, the designer famous for his meticulous taste will be auctioning off a feast of 18th century artisanal pieces and one-of-a-kind furniture items in what is likely to be Christie's sale of the year

Arundell of Lanherne and Wardour The first part of this post provides an introduction to the Arundell family and their estates, and describes the houses they owned. Part 2 gives the detailed genealogy of the family. The Arundells of Lanherne - sometimes called the Great Arundells to distinguish them from the cadet branches of Trerice, Menadarva, Tolverne and Sheviock - became one of the principal landowning families in Cornwall in the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries. By the time of his death…

Some idea of the emphasis placed on building a C14 lord's luxury residence rather than a simple place of refuge and defence, can be seen here in this view of the inner courtyard of the castle.

Old Wardour Castle, Wiltshire

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Set in landscaped grounds beside a lake in peaceful Wiltshire countryside, these 14th century ruins provide a relaxed, romantic day out for couples, families and budding historians alike.

ladyrosenred: Old Wardour Castle 25 by GothicBohemianStock

Besieged by war, this castle ruin has crumbled into a peaceful picnic spot.

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