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Belvoir Castle and gardens [2]
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
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 30 Sep 2021
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Belvoir Castle and gardens [3]
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
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 30 Sep 2021
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Belvoir Castle and gardens [5]
The castle is seen from the gardens.
On the right is the statue depicting Winter, one of a series of four. Sculpted circa 1660 by Caius Gabriel Cibber. Listed, grade II*, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1295063
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
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 30 Sep 2021
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Belvoir Castle
Belvoir Castle is a stately home in the English county of Leicestershire, overlooking the Vale of Belvoir. It is a Grade I listed building. A corner of the castle is still used as the family home of the Manners family and remains the seat of the Dukes of Rutland.
Image: © Stephen Rogerson
Taken: 14 Aug 2018
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Distant view of Belvoir Castle from Long Lane, south of Barkestone
Image: © Chris
Taken: 14 Oct 2017
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Distant view of Belvoir Castle from Long Lane, south of Barkestone
Image: © Chris
Taken: 14 Oct 2017
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Belvoir Castle and gardens [29]
The ceiling of the picture gallery 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
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 30 Sep 2021
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Belvoir Castle and gardens [30]
The Elizabeth Salon 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
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 30 Sep 2021
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Belvoir Castle and gardens [31]
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
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 30 Sep 2021
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Belvoir Castle and gardens [32]
A staircase within 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
Image: © Michael Dibb
Taken: 30 Sep 2021
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