Gatehouse and approach bridge, Kirby Muxloe Castle, Leicestershire, 2006. Artist: Alun Bull.

Gatehouse and approach bridge, Kirby Muxloe Castle, Leicestershire, 2006. Artist: Alun Bull.

2-677-702 - Historic England Archive/Heritage Images

Gatehouse and approach bridge, Kirby Muxloe Castle, Leicestershire, 2006. Construction of the castle was begun in 1480 by William, Lord Hastings, a favourite of King Edward IV. Hastings was executed in 1483 after Richard III seized the throne and work on the castle ceased not long afterwards.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Alun Bull, attributed to: British: photographer
People Related
  1. William Hastings: English: Aristocrat, master of the mint, grand chamberlain of the royal household

Medium
  1. Photograph

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Leicestershire Kirby Muxloe

  1. 52 37 00 N , 001 13 00 W

Category Hierarchy

Locations & Buildings Castles


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4189x2848
File Size : 34,952kb


Aliases

  1. N061095.tif
  1. 0250006658
  1. 2-677-702
  1. 2677702
  1. N061095.tif


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