Sizergh Castle
Sizergh Castle began as a border Pele Tower built in the mid 13th century by Sir William de Strickland on land that came into the possession of the Strickland family in 1239. The massive Pele Tower remains at the heart of the present building. Alongside the Pele Tower was a hall and service block. The Stricklands played an important role in the border wars with Scotland and also the 100 years war with France. Sir Thomas Strickland carried the banner of St George at the battle of Agincourt in 1415. During the Tudor period much work was done to convert the original medieval buildings into an Elizabethan mansion the results of which can still be seen today. The property deteriorated in the 17th century when the Stricklands went into exile with James 11 but was restored late in the 18th century. Modernization was undertaken in 1897 but Sizergh retains it's medieval core and Elizabethan works.
Sizergh Castle
Sizergh Castle began as a border Pele Tower built in the mid 13th century by Sir William de Strickland on land that came into the possession of the Strickland family in 1239. The massive Pele Tower remains at the heart of the present building. Alongside the Pele Tower was a hall and service block. The Stricklands played an important role in the border wars with Scotland and also the 100 years war with France. Sir Thomas Strickland carried the banner of St George at the battle of Agincourt in 1415. During the Tudor period much work was done to convert the original medieval buildings into an Elizabethan mansion the results of which can still be seen today. The property deteriorated in the 17th century when the Stricklands went into exile with James 11 but was restored late in the 18th century. Modernization was undertaken in 1897 but Sizergh retains it's medieval core and Elizabethan works.