[NT] Stainborough Castle. The View From (11)

Here's a series of 12 shots took from the top of Stainborough Castle, which is a Grade II* Listed Building. It was quite overcast that day. I estimate viewing range was 3-5 miles.

 

Stainborough Castle is a sham ruin (fake castle) constructed as a garden folly on the Wentworth Castle estate.

 

In 1727, Thomas Wentworth began building the folly. He wanted to give the impression this estate had been in his family for centuries. In fact he purchase the the estate in 1708. Thomas called the folly Stainborough Castle and renamed the main house Wentworth Castle. To show off his estate, Thomas invited his cousin and rival at Wentworth Woodhouse for an extravagant feast in the castle grounds.

 

From January to June 2021 work was carried out to improve the condition of Stainborough Castle. Funded by Barnsley Council, the project preserved Thomas Wentworth's creation so that visitors can carry on enjoying it for years to come.

 

Read more about it here: flic.kr/p/2npCiJX

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