Barnwell Castle Manor House - Barnwell, Northamptonshire UK - Pre-Victorian Historic Homes on Waymarking.com

We could only see the edge of the Manor House from the road as the Estate is strictly private. The co-ords are taken from here so any visits should be recorded similiarly. The stonework is very grand and East Northamptonshire online describes the house:

'Barnwell Manor
Quite exceptional manor house, until 1995 the home of HRH Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester and his family, full of surprises and with extensive grounds.

The original Elizabethan entrance hall, the oak panelled room inset with five magnificent seven foot paintings by James Seymour, the long gallery and Princess Alice's sitting room are wonderful backdrops for the vast array of furniture including pieces in oak, walnut, mahogany and satinwood. Much of this furniture is for sale since the house is partly occupied by Berengar Antiques.

In August 1645 King Charles I stayed at Barnwell Manor and would have walked from room to room. Besides our present Royal Family, other notable historical characters such as Sir Philip Sydney, the Dukes of Buccleuch, the Earl of Sandwich and the poet John Dryden have all stayed or lived at Barnwell.

Please note that this house is under private ownership and is not open to the public.'


Grantham On Line describes the Castle on the Estate:

'Barnwell Castle

The castle was built during the reign of King Henry III by the powerful family of Berengar Le Moine. The 12 foot thick walls still rise to a height of 30 feet and dominate the wonderful garden and grounds of Barnwell Manor. Small vaulted rooms are concealed within the fabric of the castle walls, as is the body of Berengar's brother, Wintner - if one is to believe the ancient Northamptonshire legend. The castle has, since its construction in 1266, seen much of England's turbulent history. In 1621 it was used by its then owner, Sir Edward Montagu, as an arsenal for the Royal cause during the bitter struggle of the Civil War. Sir Edward, the grandson of the first Sir Edward Montagu, was an immensely wealthy man, and it was he who built the lovely manor in 1568 after a gift of the land by King Henry VIII.'

The Castle is hidden from view at this time of year with the undergrowth and only glimpses can be had in winter as it is private.

Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1500 Additional Dates of Construction: No details can be found at this time. Architectural Period/Style: Elizabethan Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor: Manor House Interesting Historical Facts or Connections: Please see above Main Material of Construction: Stone Private/Public Access: Private Related Website: [Web Link] Rating: Architect (if known): Not listed Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed Admission Fee (if applicable): Not Listed Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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