Goodrich Court, Gothic Revival castle in Herefordshire, England.
Description
Goodrich Court is a castle built in 1828 featuring red sandstone walls, round towers, and a prominent gatehouse in the Gothic Revival style. The structure was originally filled with valuable pieces that were later moved to British museums.
History
Sir Samuel Rush Meyrick commissioned architect Edward Blore to design this castle in the 1820s. The building emerged from a growing fascination with Gothic Revival architecture during that era.
Culture
The place reflects a 19th-century passion for medieval architecture that showed the social standing of English aristocrats. The extensive armor collection once housed here shows how Victorians were fascinated by chivalry and the past.
Practical
The Monmouth Gatehouse remains as the visible part of the site and sits along the road between Monmouth and Ross-on-Wye. Access from the road is possible, though only this portion is publicly available to explore.
Did you know?
During World War II, students from Felsted School used the building as a base while stationed there. One student had an unusual incident when he accidentally became stuck inside an ornate medieval helmet.
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