Wingfield Manor, Medieval manor house ruins in South Wingfield, England.
Wingfield Manor is a medieval manor house ruin featuring two enclosed courtyards with multiple surviving structures. The most striking remains include a defensive tower reaching about 22 meters in height and the foundation traces of a large ceremonial hall.
Ralph Lord Cromwell, Treasurer of England, began construction of this manor in 1441 under King Henry VI. It later served as an important place of confinement during the 16th century for prisoners of note.
The place holds strong connections to Mary Queen of Scots, who spent years imprisoned within these walls under guard. Visitors can walk through the actual spaces where this significant chapter of English history unfolded.
The site sits within an active working farm and is currently closed to visitors due to ongoing structural repairs. Check local information before attempting a visit to confirm current access conditions.
The ruins contain one of England's earliest flushing toilets, installed in 1596 during a period of technical advancement. This feature reveals how forward-thinking sanitary engineering had become at a major estate of that era.
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