Astley Castle is a ruinous moated fortified 16th century manor house in North Warwickshire. It has been listed as a Grade II* listed building since 1951 and as a Scheduled Ancient Monument since 1994. It was derelict and sadly neglected since it was severely damaged by fire in 1978 whilst in use as an hotel and was officially a Building at Risk. The building reopened as a holiday let in 2012 after extensive and novel renovations that combine modern elements with the medieval remains.
Read more about Astley Castle: Early History, Three Queens, English Civil War, Newdigate, Decline and Restoration
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