Castle Hunting UK

8th July 2018  This is one of our favourite castles, I'd been here once before and there is just something about it I just love !  Exactly when the castle was built is unknown  1157-1164 - Henry II granted the castle and estate to Roger Fitz Eustace - it is thought that the castle wasn't very big at this time  1199 - Roger's son Robert purchases Warkworth Castle and works on castle- much of which is still seen today 1213 - King John visits the castle 1214 - Robert's son, John completes the work to the castle  1292 - King Edward I stays at the castle  During the Anglo-Scottish wars, Warkworth played its part and had some military presence  1328 - Edward III grants the castle to Henry Percy, 2nd Lord Percy, which becomes the Percy's favourite residence  Late 1300s - Henry Percy, 1st Earl of Northumberland builds the Great Tower  1399- Henry Percy is involved in deposing Richard II, but then quarrell with replacement Henry IV. Warkwo...

23rd July 2019 Castle Drogo is a modern castle and essentially a residence as opposed to any defensive purpose. It was built/designed by Edwin Lutens for Julius Drewe between 1911-1930. It was the last castle to be built in England.  It was given to the National Trust in 1974 and has undergone extensive restoration recently. Castle Drogo is an impressive castle (so much so it is hard to get it all in one photo!) in a beautiful location. The rooms are more "modern" as castles go and more resemble a stately home- but well worth the visit !  Owned by National Trust Designated car park Shop, Cafe, Toilets  Dogs allowed in some areas  N & K