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Ashby Castle forms the backdrop to the famous jousting scenes in Sir Walter Scott's classic novel of 1819, Ivanhoe. Now a ruin, the castle began as a manor house in the 12th century.
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Jun 30, 2011 · 10 reasons to visit Ashby de la Zouch. Romantic castle ruins, unique independent shops and a thriving farmers' market are just some of the delights. Ashby de la Zouch has a distinguished history: it was a Royalist garrison; its castle was the location of Walter Scott’s romantic novel Ivanhoe; and it was once a thriving spa town. Ashby de la ...
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Originally constructed in Norman times, Ashby de la Zouch Castle was the property of the Zouch family until the end of the 14th century, when it passed through a number of hands before landing in the possession of Edward IV‘s Chamberlin, William, Lord Hastings in 1462. Expanded and renovated under Hastings, Ashby de la Zouch achieved the transition...
Today Ashby de la Zouch Castle’s ruins are managed by English Heritage, with the site a Grade I listed building. Visitors can immerse themselves in its eminent history, from enjoying entertaining audio tours and exploring its sunken gardens to embarking on tours of its underground passageways. The remains of Kitchen Tower, Great Hall, Great Chamber...
Ashby de la Zouch Castle is located in Ashby de la Zouch, 12 miles south of Derby on the A511. Disabled parking is available onsite, however all other parking must be undertaken in the nearby town centre. The nearest train station is Burton on Trent, 9 miles away, while a number of buses stop in the nearby area, with the closest stop a 5-minute wal...
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Historic Ashby de la Zouch castle is a 15th century fortress built by Edward IV's Lord Chamberlain. Photos, history, architecture, and personal impressions of Ashby.
Ashby de la Zouch Castle was the purpose-built seat of one of the most powerful men in late 15th-century English politics, William, Lord Hastings.
May 2, 2022 · Ashby de la Zouch Castle is a ruined fortress located in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, England. Originally constructed in Norman times, this castle was the property of the Zouch family until the 14th century when it was passed to Lord Hastings and was transformed into a castle.
Ashby de la Zouch is an outstanding example of a late medieval castle developed by a single family as its principal seat up until the Civil Wars of the 1640s. It is also significant for the unusual amount of evidence that survives for the surrounding landscape in the 16th and 17th centuries.
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