Location: Kirby Muxloe Castle
I have just arrived to England and what else would I do but visit a castle!
Kirby Muxloe Castle is in a small village near Leicester. It is an English Heritage property and open on certain days, including Saturday. We decided this would be a great start to my visit.
This castle was begun as a home by William, Lord Hastings in 1480. It was planned to be a family home and very elegant. It is one of the first brick buildings in the county, brick being a foreign building material and brickmaking skills had to be taught to local artisans. Most castles before this were made from local stone.Kirby Muxloe Castle was never finished.
Lord Hastings was executed for treason by Richard III, and his widow, Katherine, was unable to complete the work or decided not to live there after all.
Now all that remains is one corner tower and a central block with a courtyard, surrounded by a moat.
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| Remaining Tower |
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| Opening for the Gate |
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