Kirby Muxloe Castle (HD)
Leicestershire UK.
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Kirby Muxloe Castle, also known historically as Kirby Castle, is a ruined, fortified manor house in Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, England. William, Lord Hastings, began work on the castle in 1480, founding it on the site of a pre-existing manor house. William was a favourite of King Edward IV and had prospered considerably during the Wars of the Roses. Work continued quickly until 1483, when William was executed during Richard, Duke of Gloucester's, seizure of the throne. His widow briefly continued the project after his death but efforts then ceased, with the castle remaining largely incomplete. Parts of the castle were inhabited for a period, before falling into ruin during the course of the 17th century. In 1912, the Commissioners of Work took over management of the site, repairing the brickwork and carrying out an archaeological survey.
In the 21st century, the castle is controlled by English Heritage and open to visitors.
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Kirby Muxloe Castle
Kirby Muxloe Castle, known also as Kirby Castle is an unfinished 15th century fortified manor house in Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire.
It was begun in 1480 by William Hastings, during the period of the Wars of the Roses.
The site was already owned by William and he already owned a manor house on the site that he planned to totally redevelop. His ambition was to create a fortified residence enclosed by walls, towers and a moat.
Unfortunately when William was executed in1483 for treason work stopped on the castle when he was executed. Parts of the castle were occupied by the remaining Hastings family members, but by the 16th century the site had been left to ruin.
It is said that the head of William Hastings appears at one of the windows during the light full moon and in William Shakepeare’s play - Henry VI, Hastings appears as a ghost that haunts Richard III before the Battle of Bosworth.
Kirby Muxloe Castle (England)
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Kirby Muxloe Castle, known also as Kirby Castle is an unfinished 15th century fortified manor house in Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire, England (grid reference SK524046).
It was begun in 1480 by William Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings, during the period of the Wars of the Roses. He already owned a manor house on the site (some of the original manor house foundations are visible as ruins within the enclosure of the castle), for which he planned to totally redevelop. His ambition was to create a fortified residence on a rectangular plan enclosed by walls, towers and a moat. However work stopped at the castle when he was executed in 1483 for treason by Richard III and it was never completed. Parts of the castle were occupied by the remaining Hastings family members, but by the 16th century the site had been left to ruin.
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Kirby Muxloe Castle [History Roadshow]
Welcome to the new series of the History Roadshow, today we visit Kirby Muxloe Castle.
Kirby Muxloe Castle, is a ruined, fortified manor house in Kirby Muxloe, Leicestershire. William, Lord Hastings, began work on the castle in 1480, founding it on the site of a pre-existing manor house.
The castle was rectangular in design, and would have comprised four corner towers, three side towers and a large gatehouse, all protected by a water-filled moat; the centre of the castle would have formed a courtyard. Of these buildings, only the gatehouse and the west tower survive today, partially intact.
William, Lord Hastings, was the chamberlain of the royal household and a favourite of Edward IV. William had acquired extensive estates across the Midlands during the Wars of the Roses, much of it confiscated from his enemies.
In 1474, Edward granted William the right to fortify, four of his manors and to build deer parks around them. Among these was Kirby Muxloe, which the King authorised to be turned into a castle and surrounded by a large park of 2,000 acres
Work began on the castle in October 1480, under the direction of Roger Bowlott, who was Lord Hasting's steward and became the clerk of works for the project. Most of the existing manor house was protected during the work, and probably continued in use while the new castle was built around it.
A picturesque setting awaits, as you stroll around this fortified mansion, once full of power and glory now reduced to a part of English history that serves us a well told story of a man and his goals in life which was left incomplete.
Kirby Muxloe Castle serves as a poignant memorial to his ambition and sudden demise.
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Cinematic Drone Footage of Kirby Muxloe Castle Leicestershire
Cinematic drone footage of Kirby Muxloe Castle Leicestershire filmed in 4k with a Phantom 4 Pro
the castle is controlled by the English Heritage details at English-heritage.org.uk
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This film is one of a series made by Ashby de la Zouch Museum Film Unit to support a temporary exhibition on The Castles of Leicestershire running from 4th July to 27th August 2011.
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Kirby Muxloe Castle in 1989, Leicestershire
Lord Hastings started building a castle in Leicestershire using the new, expensive and fashionable bricks. But Richard III executed him for treason, so the castle remained unfinished.
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Today we explore the history behind the forgotten and derelict Kirby Muxloe Castle in Leicestershire. Its story is a fascinating one revolving around one man, Lord Hastings. The Castle's story revolves around the monarchy, the importance of staying loyal to the king, and the execution of one of England's most influential lords. A story of which is infamous still today. It also is linked heavily to England's greatest Murder Mystery, the Princes in the Tower.
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Built in 1480 by Lord William Hastings.
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not a real castle tho shame rain drops fell from the sky