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Abandoned castles12/3/2022 The Abbey is listed as a Grade 1 building and is currently maintained by The National Trust. The archaeological excavation of the site began in 1846 and is now listed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The site is now demolition of the original church, which was approximately two-storey high and was built of stone. The Abbey operated for more than 400 years before King Henry VIII ordered its demolition in 1539. The Abbey was founded in 1132 by 13 monks who were great devouts and wanted to lead a simple God-fearing life away from the other wealthy monks of York. It is also one of the largest monasteries of England and is located in southwest Ripon in Northern Yorkshire. Fountains Abbey, Ripon “ Fountains Abbey”, by barnyz, is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0įountains Abbey is one of the best-preserved ruined Cistercian monasteries in England. The castle is listed as a Grade 1 building in Scheduled monuments and is open to visitors. The castle’s reconstruction took place in the 19th century when the site became a tourist attraction due to the advent of railways. The castle had extra importance due to the valuable mineral resources found in the area, particularly lead. This event marked the decline of the castle. The abandoned castle was a construction of the Norman Conquest of 1066 and was occupied until the 14th century, after which it was stripped of its material for re-use. The Peveril Castle is situated in a beautiful location overlooking the village of Castleton in the Peak District of County Derbyshire and is owned by The Duchy of Lancaster. 8.16 Conclusion Peveril Castle, Castelton “ Peveril Castle”, by Sue Langford, is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Abandoned up until recently, almost 12,000 donors chipped in to restore this castle, offering “complete immersion into the Middle Ages,” as well as both a piece of history, and a place in the history of historical preservation. Château Fort de l’EbaupinayĪdopte un Château followed this up with a similar project involving the Château Fort de l’Ebaupinay, a 14th-century castle that was burned to the ground in 1796 during the War in the Vendée. 27,910 people donated money to purchase shares in the castle’s future on the crowdfunding platform Dartagnan, and the estate is now being renovated to serve as a tourist attraction and event venue. They made big headlines by proposing a crowdfunding project to buy the Château de la Mothe-Chandeniers, a gorgeous abandoned fairytale castle that had been half returned to nature. In 2018, an independent collective called Adopte un Château decided to take a new approach to ownership of historical monuments. This is the château for any hikers or rock climbers looking for an adventure, or for anyone looking to take in the incredible views. When taken over by Barcelona in the 12th century, it even served as a de facto border between Spain and France. The site has been occupied by Romans, Catalans, counts, earls, and kings. One of the last great Cathar castles in France, perched high in the Pyrénées, the name of this castle literally translates to “pierced stone.” It can’t get much more obvious than that when you’re talking about a ruined fortress that seems to have grown out of (or back into) the rocky promontory on which it is seated. Entrance costs €3.50, and the château is closed during the winter months. The site is also an important one ecologically, classified as a Zone of Faunistic and Floristic Interest. Looking out over the Andelys mountains, this beauty has served as inspiration for Impressionist painters, English Romantics, and writers throughout the centuries. One of the witnesses to the 100 Years War, Château Gaillard was built in 1196 by Richard the Lionheart, King of England.
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