Belvoir Castle and gardens [31]
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Belvoir Castle and gardens [31]
Image: © Michael Dibb Taken: 30 Sep 2021
The State Dining Room in the castle. Located in Leicestershire, some 6 miles west of Grantham, Belvoir Castle was originally a Norman Castle. It was left in ruins after the War of the Roses. It was rebuilt in the 16th century and demolished on Cromwell’s orders in 1649 after a Civil War siege. The castle was rebuilt 1655-68 on a courtyard plan and was remodelled from 1801-30. A fire in 1816 destroyed the north and east wings, which were rebuilt. Constructed of ironstone with limestone dressings and slate roofs. The plan is highly irregular with asymmetrical facades in a Romantic Mixed Gothic style. The castle is listed, grade I, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870 The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957
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Image Location
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52.894685
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