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Ancient history of Alnwick Castle<\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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Dating from the 11th century, the timber motte castle at Alnwick was reconstructed of stone during the early part of the 12th century. However, it was a further 200 years before the castle began to take on the resplendent appearance that it is now such a familiar sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When Henry Percy bought Alnwick Castle in 1309, he and his son set about shaping it into a dominant stronghold by strengthening the curtain walls, creating numerous flanking towers, adding gatehouses to both the inner and outer baileys, as well as constructing a barbican for further fortification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alnwick Castle \u2013 Looking towards the Dining Room across the inner bailey with Constable\u2019s Tower to the right The Wars of the Roses and the Civil War took their toll on Alnwick Castle, and some 400 years later it had fallen into a state of decay. However, during the 18th century the abandoned castle was transformed into a comfortable country mansion under the guidance of Robert Adam, renowned for his Gothic architecture. Vast amounts of restoration work were carried out, even to the extent of the keep being reduced to foundation level and rebuilt in places. Some buildings were completely remodelled or replaced, and new ones were added. New landscapes were created and the site of the medieval garderobes was rebuilt as a gateway from the castle into the new gardens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Internally, most of Adam\u2019s work was superseded in the late 19th century when the 4th Duke of Northumberland had palatial interiors created in the fashionable classical Italian designs. The medieval great hall was retained as the principal dining room. In the Prudhoe Tower, a luxurious library housing some 16,000 volumes of work occupies the whole of one floor. In fact, the entire castle is a showpiece of Victorian extravagance \u2013 from its fine art collections and gilded furniture, to its lavish mosaic floors and stucco ceilings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alnwick Castle can justly be described as gloriously majestic. Its impressive strength and imposing appearance are offset by the intricate attention to detail as seen in the decorative archways, shields and stone-carved figures that adorn the walls, gateways and battlements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alnwick castle – photos and peintures<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alnwick Castle (Duke of Northumberland)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

Northumberland, home of The Duke of Northumberland for 700 years, has a fine collection of paintings and books.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alnwick Castle is a magnificent and historically significant castle located in the town of Alnwick in Northumberland, England. It’s one of the largest inhabited castles in the UK and boasts a fascinating history spanning centuries. Here’s an overview of Alnwick Castle:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Features and History:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n