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HAUGHTON CASTLE, UK. It was built originally in the 13th century as a tower house
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HAUGHTON CASTLE, UK. It was built originally in the 13th century as a tower house
HAUGHTON CASTLE, UK. It was built originally in the 13th century as a tower house and enlarged and fortified in the 14th century. By the 16th century the castle fell into disrepair and ruin and it was attacked by Border reivers. A survey of 1541 reported the roof and floors to be decayed and gone. The property was acquired by the Smith family in about 1640, but in 1715 a further survey stated the building to be ruinous.-Significant alterations were carried out for the Smiths between 1816 and 1845, latterly by architect John Dobson to convert the ruin into a substantial mansion. The Crawshaw family came into possession in 1862 and a west wing was added for them by Anthony Salvin in 1876. Part of the castle served as a hospital during the second world war. It is now an oblong tower house and one of the best preserved hall houses in the north of England
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This vintage print showcases the magnificent Haughton Castle in the UK, a testament to centuries of history and architectural evolution. Originally built as a tower house in the 13th century, it was later enlarged and fortified in the 14th century. However, by the 16th century, this once grand castle had fallen into disrepair and ruin due to attacks by Border reivers. In an effort to revive its former glory, significant alterations were carried out between 1816 and 1845 by renowned architect John Dobson. These renovations transformed the ruins into a substantial mansion fit for the Smith family who acquired the property around 1640. The Crawshaw family took possession in 1862 and commissioned Anthony Salvin to add a west wing in Victorian style. During World War II, part of Haughton Castle served as a hospital, adding another layer of historical significance to its story. Today, it stands proudly as one of the best-preserved hall houses in northern England – an oblong tower house that reflects both its medieval origins and subsequent transformations. The engraved image captures Haughton Castle's enchanting beauty with intricate details that showcase its rich heritage. This retro-styled illustration technique transports us back to the nineteenth-century era when such engravings were popular forms of visual documentation for culture and arts enthusiasts.
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