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Belvoir Castle

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Belvoir Castle

Woodside Farm At the south-east edge of the Vale of Belvoir, with the Belvoir escarpment rising behind.
Woodside Farm Credit: Tim Heaton

Belvoir Castle is a magnificent stately home located in Leicestershire, England. Situated on a hill overlooking the Vale of Belvoir, the castle boasts a rich history and stunning architecture. Belvoir Castle has been the ancestral seat of the Duke of Rutland for over 500 years and is considered one of the finest examples of Regency-style architecture in the country.

The castle's origins date back to Norman times when a fortified manor was built on the site. Over the centuries, the castle underwent various transformations, with the current structure largely designed by renowned architect James Wyatt in the early 19th century. The building is characterized by its grand turrets, towers, and battlements, giving it a fairytale-like appearance.

Inside, Belvoir Castle showcases an impressive collection of art, furniture, and historical artifacts. Visitors can explore opulent rooms such as the State Dining Room, Regent's Gallery, and Elizabeth Saloon, each adorned with intricate plasterwork, lavish furnishings, and priceless paintings.

The castle's surrounding grounds are equally impressive, featuring beautifully landscaped gardens, a serene lake, and vast parkland. Visitors can take leisurely walks through the gardens, admiring the carefully manicured flower beds and enjoying breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Belvoir Castle is also known for its annual events, including the Belvoir Flower and Garden Festival and the Belvoir Fireworks Championship, which attract visitors from far and wide.

Overall, Belvoir Castle is a captivating heritage site that offers a glimpse into the grandeur and elegance of aristocratic living. Its stunning architecture, rich history, and picturesque setting make it a must-visit destination for history enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

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Woodside Farm At the south-east edge of the Vale of Belvoir, with the Belvoir escarpment rising behind.
Woodside Farm
At the south-east edge of the Vale of Belvoir, with the Belvoir escarpment rising behind.
The Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle
The Engine Yard at Belvoir Castle
Belvoir Castle shrouded in fog A dank day when the fog never cleared
Belvoir Castle shrouded in fog
A dank day when the fog never cleared
Cannons at Belvoir Castle
Cannons at Belvoir Castle
Broken oak, Vale of Belvoir
Broken oak, Vale of Belvoir
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>
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: LinkExternal link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal 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>
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: LinkExternal link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal 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>
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: LinkExternal link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal 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>
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: LinkExternal link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal 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>
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: LinkExternal link 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: LinkExternal link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal 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>
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: LinkExternal link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal 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>
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: LinkExternal link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal 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>
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: LinkExternal link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal 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>
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: LinkExternal link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal 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>
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: LinkExternal link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal 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>
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: LinkExternal link 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: LinkExternal link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal 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>
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: LinkExternal link 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: LinkExternal link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal 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>
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: LinkExternal link 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: LinkExternal link The gardens are on the Register of Historic Parks and Garden, grade II*, with much history and detail at: LinkExternal link
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Belvoir Castle is located at Grid Ref: SK8133 (Lat: 52.892, Lng: -0.788)

Administrative County: Leicestershire

District: Melton

Police Authority: Leicestershire

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