Vanbrugh Castle, Fortress residence in Greenwich, England
The brick structure features three four-story towers with battlements and a central circular tower topped by a copper conical roof at its south side.
English architect John Vanbrugh constructed this castle in 1719 while serving as Surveyor to the Royal Naval Hospital at Greenwich.
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund operated a school within these walls from 1920 to 1975 for children of RAF personnel lost in service.
The Grade I listed building stands on Maze Hill along the eastern border of Greenwich Park, offering views toward the Thames and Houses of Parliament.
The structure represents the first asymmetrical house built in Europe since the Renaissance, following additions made for Vanbrugh's new family.
Location: Royal Borough of Greenwich
Architects: John Vanbrugh
GPS coordinates: 51.48037,0.00450
Latest update: May 12, 2025 03:56
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