7 Jul
Whether you want to pretend yourself that you are in Game of Thrones, or want to just enjoy the ancient architecture, there are a few fabulous castles which are the short drives away from Greater Manchester. The choice even ranges from the small medieval ruins on the hills to gigantic country estates which are still lived in.
We have compiled a list of 5 fantastic castles and towers; the sites you will visit are within an hours drive of the region.
1. Peveril Castle, Peak District
Peveril Castle is even destroyed by the early medieval castle which has been overlooking the village of Castleton at the Peak District.
It was established some time between the Norman Conquest of 1066 and its first recorded mention in the Domesday Survey of 1086, by William Peveril, whowas held the lands in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire as a tenant-in-chief of the king. At the end of the 14th century, its material was stripped out for recycle by marking the beginning of its declination. In 1609, it was quite ruinous and serveth for no use. Peveril Castle is even protected as the scheduled monument and a Grade I listed building.
2. Halton Castle, Runcorn
Halton Castle is situated at the top of Halton Hill, Runcorn. It is even recorded at the National Heritage List for England as the Grade I listed building and is scheduled a very old monument. It was the amazing seat of the Barons of Halton back to the 11th century until the 14th century and it was then passed to the Duchy of Lancaster. It was overwhelmed twice in the Civil War after that, its structure was comepletely deteriorated. The castle will lie in the exclusive ruins excluding the courthouse which has been transformed into a public house.
3. Beaumont Park, Huddersfield
While not being a castle in a general sense, this fairly modern Beaumont Park near Huddersfield still has a very remarkable castle-like wall and gate which visitors can able to enjoy and love to walk on.
4. Mow Cop Castle, Cheshire
Mow Cop Castle is a idiocy at Mow Cop located the civil parish of Odd Rode, Cheshire. In 1754, Randle Wilbraham of being close to Rode Hall was built an elaborate summerhouse; which has been looking like a medieval fortress and round tower. The Castle was offered to the National Trust in 1937.
5. Victoria Tower, Huddersfield
Victoria Tower at the summit of Castle Hill is so far the most conspicuous landmark situated in Huddersfield. It was constructed in the late 19th century as the incredible monument to identify the prestigeous Queen Victoria’s 60-year reign over the British Empire.