Penrith Castle, complete with moat. Penrith Castle was begun at the end of the 14th century by Ralph Neville, who played a key role in defending this area against the Scots. It was later transformed into a luxurious residence by Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who became Richard III. Surviving to their full height, the castle walls stand in a public park.
Always find it amazing that theybuilt these huge places, without the machinery of today.
I assume Ralph Neville was an ancestor of Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick & King Richard III father-in-law?
I assume Ralph Neville was an ancestor of Richard Neville, 16th Earl of Warwick & King Richard III father-in-law?
Ian