Ashby de la Zouch Castle
Ashby de la Zouch Castle, Medieval castle ruins in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, England.
The castle structure includes the Hastings Tower, a stone keep rising 24 meters high with brick elements and multiple levels of defensive walls.
Lord William Hastings transformed a 12th-century manor house into a fortified castle after 1473, creating an extensive 3,000-acre surrounding park.
The castle gained literary recognition through Sir Walter Scott's 1819 novel Ivanhoe, which brought attention to this historical monument.
The castle opens from 10 AM to 4 PM on weekends, offering audio guides and charging entrance fees starting at £5.90 for adults.
Visitors can explore an underground passage connecting the medieval kitchen to the tower, which remains accessible for modern exploration.
Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Made from material: stone, brick
Website: https://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/ashby-de-la-zouch-castle
GPS coordinates: 52.74540,-1.46569
Latest update: May 11, 2025 16:53
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