Stainborough Castle
Introduction
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Stainborough Castle
Image: © Dave Pickersgill Taken: 3 Aug 2014
In 1727, Thomas Wentworth began to build a mock castle on the highest point of his estate. He called this Stainborough Castle, and on its completion in 1731 he renamed the house and estate as Wentworth Castle.
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Image Location
Latitude
53.522997
Longitude
-1.525742