Belvoir Upper Lake
Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Leicestershire Melton
England
Belvoir Upper Lake
Belvoir Upper Lake, located in Leicestershire, is a picturesque body of water situated within the stunning Belvoir Castle Estate. This man-made lake covers an area of approximately 68 acres and is surrounded by lush greenery, offering a tranquil and scenic environment for visitors to enjoy.
The lake is fed by natural springs and streams, ensuring a constant flow of freshwater. Its crystal-clear waters are home to a diverse range of aquatic life, including various species of fish, waterfowl, and insects. Anglers are often seen casting their lines in search of carp, pike, and perch, making it a popular spot for fishing enthusiasts.
As part of the wider Belvoir Castle Estate, the Upper Lake serves as an important habitat for a variety of wildlife. The surrounding marshland provides a haven for wetland plants and birds, such as reed warblers, herons, and kingfishers. Nature lovers can often be seen exploring the area, observing the rich biodiversity and taking in the serene beauty of the landscape.
Visitors to Belvoir Upper Lake can engage in numerous recreational activities. Boating and kayaking are particularly popular, allowing individuals to navigate the calm waters and take in the scenic surroundings. The lake is also a favorite spot for picnics and leisurely walks, with well-maintained paths and picnic areas available for public use.
Overall, Belvoir Upper Lake offers a peaceful retreat for nature enthusiasts and those seeking relaxation amidst stunning natural beauty. Whether it's fishing, boating, bird-watching, or simply enjoying a peaceful stroll, this freshwater haven is a must-visit destination in Leicestershire.
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![Belvoir Castle and gardens [1] This path ascends from the car park to 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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/17/41/7174118_20cc061c.jpg)
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Belvoir Castle and gardens [2] 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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/17/41/7174119_06f5ae92.jpg)
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Belvoir Castle and gardens [3] 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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/17/41/7174120_df62dfb7.jpg)
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Belvoir Castle and gardens [4] Part of the gardens.
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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/17/41/7174121_e1e53752.jpg)
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Belvoir Castle and gardens [5] 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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1295063" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1295063">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/17/41/7174123_c0aff14a.jpg)
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: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Belvoir Castle and gardens [6] A fountain in the gardens.
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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/17/41/7174125_08aee43b.jpg)
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Belvoir Castle and gardens [7] A stone seat in the gardens.
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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/17/41/7174126_aadc71b1.jpg)
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Belvoir Castle and gardens [8] A bust in the gardens.
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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/17/41/7174128_23a3e63d.jpg)
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Belvoir Castle and gardens [9] A column in the gardens.
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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/17/41/7174129_74e5092d.jpg)
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Belvoir Castle and gardens [10] Part of the gardens.
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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/17/41/7174131_e9c98480.jpg)
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Belvoir Castle and gardens [11] A statue depicting Autumn, one of a series of four. Sculpted circa 1660 by Caius Gabriel Cibber. Listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360871" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360871">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/17/41/7174136_afa89bb8.jpg)
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: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Belvoir Castle and gardens [12] A statue depicting Summer, one of a series of four. Sculpted circa 1660 by Caius Gabriel Cibber. Listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1180145" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1180145">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/17/41/7174138_05b1105f.jpg)
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: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Belvoir Castle and gardens [13] A statue depicting Spring, one of a series of four. Sculpted circa 1660 by Caius Gabriel Cibber. Listed, grade II*, with details at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1075117" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1075117">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/17/41/7174139_917508b8.jpg)
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: Link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
![Belvoir Castle and gardens [14] Part of the gardens.
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: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1360870">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000957">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/17/41/7174142_89268d75.jpg)
The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: Link
Belvoir Upper Lake is located at Grid Ref: SK8232 (Lat: 52.885653, Lng: -0.76815101)
Administrative County: Leicestershire
District: Melton
Police Authority: Leicestershire
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