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Belvoir, GRANTHAM, NG32 1PE

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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