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This apparently medieval castle, complete with towers and battlements, is not what it appears to be at first sight.
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Eastnor Castle is two miles east of the Herefordshire town of Ledbury and is therefore in the “Marches”, which is the name given to the border country between England and Wales that was – in medieval times – a lawless region in which private armies fought each other for domination of the land.
A number of castles were therefore built by local landowners to protect themselves against potential enemies. However, Eastnor Castle was not one of them!
Although the Cocks family that owns the Eastnor estate were established there in the 16th century, it was not until 1812 that John Cocks, the first Earl Somers, commissioned a castle to be built in the neo-Gothic style that was popular at the time. It was completed in 1820, although later alterations were made by his descendants.
The castle contains antique furniture, armour and tapestries and the grounds include a lake, deer park and arboretum.
The site has been developed as a tourist attraction that is suitable for the whole family, including an adventure playground, maze and junior assault course.
Well done! Nice picture!
What a wonderful place to tour. I have never been to a castle.
There are lots of castles that are far better than this one! There are dozens of them in Great Britain – it’s hard to avoid bumping into them!
Not many around these parts. Hurst Castle is the only one Ive been to here. Its not the same. lol
There is a Hurst Castle in Hampshire – clearly not the one you’re talking about, Kim!
Not the same no. Ever hear of the Patricia Hurst kidnapping? This is the castle that was given to her by her family. Its now open for tourists as well.