Castles
A Family Affair at Durhamstown Castle | FFT.ie
Durhamstown Castle, owned by the Prickett family since 1996, caters for weddings, meals, parties and hen weekends. The castle, which dates back to 1420, has had many different owners over the years – at one point belonging to the Earl of Essex in the 1670s. Offering self-catering breaks as well as catering for up to … Continue reading
Minogue wants answers on Ardee Castle cordon – This is Ardee
Minogue wants answers on Ardee Castle cordon Posted 2nd May, 2017 Ardee Municipal District cathaoirleach Dolores Minogue has issued an ultimatum to Louth County Council – either undertake necessary structural work to the Ardee Castle exterior or remove the perimeter fencing around it. Boundary fencing was installed around the ancient townhouse last November – almost … Continue reading
Great British Ruins – Carreg Cennen Castle in Wales – Anglotopia.net
Great British Ruins – Carreg Cennen Castle in Wales May 1, 2017 By John Rabon Leave a Comment Britain is full of amazing castles that dot the landscape. Unfortunately, not all of them are in the best condition. For various reasons, mostly due to the expensive cost of upkeep, they exist in various states of … Continue reading
Romania’s famous Bran Castle, a business with 60% profit margin in 2016
The company that manages the famous Bran Castle in central Romania, also known as Dracula’s Castle, registered revenues of nearly EUR 5 million in 2016, up 38% year-on-year, and a profit of almost EUR 3 million, up 37% year-on-year, according to data reported to the Ministry of Finance, cited by Bizbrasov.ro. In 2015, the revenues amounted to … Continue reading
Isabella d’Este’s castle in Mantua, one of the first “designer homes”
The Castle of St. George in Mantua is one of the city’s most emblematic monuments dating from the days of the Gonzaga Court. Erected at the end of the 14th century by Captain Francesco I Gonzaga, it was transformed into the family residence by Ludovico I and served for many years as the home of … Continue reading
The best castles to visit within an hour’s drive from mid Essex | Essex Live
If you love a bit of history and finding out about how the other half used to live, a trip to a castle is just perfect. You can explore the old rooms, admire the artefacts and find out how the kings, queens and knights used to spend their time. There’s something so magical about castles, … Continue reading
Chirk Castle grounds closed after suspicious package found « Shropshire Star
PUBLISHED: April 21, 2017 14:28 Chirk Castle grounds closed after suspicious package found Bomb disposal experts were called in when a suspicious package was found in the grounds of Chirk Castle today. The National Trust property’s gardens were cleared during the morning when the package was spotted on the fence line. Local police were contacted and … Continue reading
Public meetings scheduled for Scotty’s Castle recovery – News – Gridley Herald – Gridley, CA – Gridley, CA
DEATH VALLEY, CA – Death Valley National Park is seeking public input into its plans to repair flood damage at Scotty’s Castle. Public meetings are scheduled in the coming weeks in Beatty, Pahrump, and Death Valley. Scotty’s Castle was extensively damaged by a flash flood on October 18, 2015. About three inches of rain in … Continue reading
| News | Pembroke and Pembroke Dock Observer
Manorbier Castle will be the magnificent setting for a very special medieval banquet on May 5 to celebrate the Wales Year of Legends. Famous as being the birthplace of Gerald of Wales, the son of Princess Nest, Gerald was a medieval clergyman and chronicler and in more modern times the castle has also been used … Continue reading
These heritage sites in Dublin, Kilkenny and Tipperary take in the most money
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