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    I noticed this place when I was traveling along the M1 heading from Derby to Sheffield last week. AND YES UNFORTUNATELY IT IS A PAY AT THE GATE. but what a great looking place it is.

    Bolsover Castle
    Bolsover Castle was originally built by the Peverel family in the 12th century but after years of neglect was purchased by Sir George Talbot in 1553. Talbot, later becoming the 6th Earl of Shrewsbury is noted for his marriage to 'Bess of Hardwick', probably the most astute business woman of the 16th century, who owned the vast Chatsworth estates.

    Bolsover Castle was sold on to Charles Cavendish in 1608, who employing Robert Smythson as his architect, set about re-building the castle. which, despite its embattled appearance, was designed for elegant living rather than for defence. The tower, known today as the little castle, was completed around 1621, and building work continued with their sons adding the terrace and riding school ranges. Used as extra accommodation, the Terrace Range originally consisted of apartments and kitchens, but with a Royal visit imminent this range was extended to include a long gallery and an external staircase. At completion, the school had every facility required, including a forge, a tack and harness room, a large arena, and an upper viewing gallery. One of the most notable features of the Riding School range is its magnificent timber roof.

    Despite Bolsover Castle falling into a ruinous state during the Civil War, William Cavendish added a new hall and staterooms to the Terrace Range and, by the time of his death in 1676, the castle had been restored to good order. His successors, however, chose to live at Welbeck Abbey and in 1752 they stripped the lead from the roof of the Terrace Range at Bolsover Castle to effect the necessary repairs to their preferred residence. The Little Castle and the Riding School Range survived much better, and was let to the Curate of Bolsover in 1834. Following the death of his widow in 1883, the castle remained uninhabited and was eventually given to the nation by the 7th Duke of Portland in 1945. The castle is now in the care of English Heritage.




















































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    Default Re: Bolsover Castle - Nov 2011

    awsome place i havnt been here since i was in junior school after seeing these crackin images i need to go here. Great share TCCI
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    This reminds me of coming here when i was small and getting shouted at for rolling down the hill - nice shots - a place ive always liked.

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    Default Re: Bolsover Castle - Nov 2011

    yep, this place is brill, some great shots there.
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    thanks for this

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    Default Re: Bolsover Castle - Nov 2011

    Lovely shots of a great place! Nice to see.
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    Default Re: Bolsover Castle - Nov 2011

    Really nice place!

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    Default Re: Bolsover Castle - Nov 2011

    It's nice. It's only pay at the gate if you go in the daytime LOL!

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    1111

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