Macclesfield Castle, Medieval fortified manor house in Macclesfield, England.
The ruins of Macclesfield Castle feature sandstone construction with a square layout and projecting wings that exemplify late medieval military architecture from the fourteenth century.
Construction began in 1398 under John de Macclesfield, an officer serving Richard II, with permission to crenellate granted in 1410 after Henry IV's ascension to the throne.
King Henry VII visited the castle in 1496 during a royal tour of Cheshire, highlighting its significance as a symbol of local authority and prestige in medieval England.
Stone fragments from the original porch can be viewed at Macclesfield Town Hall courtyard, while excavated remains from 1985 provide archaeological insights into the structure's design.
The castle was also known as Buckingham Castle or Buckingham Palace, serving multiple noble families including the Dukes of Buckingham and the Stanley family, Earls of Derby.
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