Ashby De La Zouch Castle and Kirby Muxloe Castle
Ashby De La Zouch Castle and Kirby Muxloe Castle
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The castles of Ashby de la Zouch and Kirby Muxloe were built by William, Lord Hastings. Kirby Muxloe was never finished after Lord Hasting's murder in 1483. Ashby was a royalist stronghold in the Civil War, but eventually fell and was partially demolished. The castle found fame after Sir Walter Scott set a scene in his 1819 novel "Ivanhoe" there.
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Ashby De La Zouch Castle and Kirby Muxloe Castle by John A A Goodall
The castles of Ashby de la Zouch and Kirby Muxloe were built by William, Lord Hastings, who acquired immense power and wealth in the service of Edward IV. Kirby Muxloe was never finished after Lord Hasting's murder in 1483. Ashby remained in use as a family seat, and the remains of its magnificent great tower still stand to a height of 24m. Ashby was a royalist stronghold in the Civil War, but after a long siege it fell to the parliamentarians and was partially demolished. The castle started to attract visitors in the 19th century after Sir Walter Scott set a scene in his novel Ivanhoe there.| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781905624195 |
| ISBN 10 | 1905624190 |
| Title | Ashby De La Zouch Castle and Kirby Muxloe Castle |
| Author | John A A Goodall |
| Series | English Heritage Guidebooks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Liverpool University Press |
| Year published | 2007-08-15 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |