Maxstoke Castle, Medieval quadrangular castle in Maxstoke, England.
Maxstoke Castle is a medieval quadrangular castle in Warwickshire, England, with four octagonal corner towers and a fortified gatehouse on its east side. A wide moat surrounds the entire structure and remains intact today.
Sir William de Clinton built the castle in 1345 after receiving a royal licence to do so, intending it as a fortified private home. Ownership changed hands several times over the following centuries, but the building was never abandoned.
Inside the castle, visitors can see personal objects from different periods, including a coronation chair connected to Henry VII. These pieces give a direct sense of how the families who lived here furnished and used the space over generations.
The castle is privately owned and can only be visited through arranged access, as there are no regular opening hours for the general public. A special open day takes place each June for charitable purposes, which is the most accessible opportunity to visit.
The estate sits on the same grounds as a former Augustinian priory that was founded shortly after the castle was built, and the remains of this priory are still visible nearby. Both were commissioned by the same person within a few years of each other.
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