KIRBY MUXLOE CASTLE

Photos Andrew Tivenan

A red brick built fortified manor house built in 1480 on the site of a 14th century moated manor house. It was never completely finished as the builder, Lord Hastings, was executed in 1483. The gatehouse and one of the towers remain, surrounded by the 60 feet wide moat.

English Heritage, open Sat/Sun and Bank Holiday Mondays, April - October, 1 - 5.30p.m.

Directions
Off the A47, 4 miles west of Leicester.

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