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Castle Howard

"A stately Renaissance structure, the seat of the Earl of Carlisle, built on the site of the old Castle of Hinderskelf by Charles, the third Earl, in 1731. The lands passed to the Howards by the marriage of the sister of the last " Lord Dacre of the North " to Lord William Howard, known as " Belted Will." Extract from "The royal palaces, historic castles and stately homes of Great Britain" (Open Library)

Address:
Castle Howard Estate,
Castle Howard,
York YO60 7DA
Website: www.castlehoward.co.uk

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