Astwell Castle, Manor house at Helmdon, England
The stone manor house features a 15th-century embattled gate tower with multiple architectural elements from different construction periods.
Thomas Lovett II acquired the property in 1471 and initiated major renovations, followed by George Shirley who added a courtyard house in 1606.
The estate includes remnants of medieval fishponds, garden structures, and water management systems that reflect the period's aristocratic lifestyle.
The property contains three reception rooms, four bedrooms, two bathrooms, outbuildings, a swimming pool, stables, and spans across 30 acres of land.
A B-17 Flying Fortress crashed near the castle during World War II, leading to a memorial dedicated to ten US Army Air Corps personnel.
Location: Helmdon
GPS coordinates: 52.09170,-1.11406
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:20
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