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	Belvoir Castle Grantham Leicestershire England English
		Belvoir Castle was a Norman earthwork motte and bailey fortress, founded by Robert de Todeni, le Fundeur.
		In 1461 during the Wars of the Roses, this Lancastrian fortress was partially dismantled and left to decay, rebuilt by the Manners family, it was slighted after the Civil War.
		In the 19th century, the total reconstruction of the castle and grounds destroyed the medieval fortress but it left us with a dramatic Gothic revival castle, dominating the Vale of Belvoir.
	www.castleuk.net /castle_lists_midlands/130/belvoircastle.htm (186 words)

	Belvoir Castle
		Belvoir Castle is today one of Leicestershire’s most popular tourist attractions, as well as our most attractive stately home, but how many people realise that the history of the castle goes back nearly 1000 years.
		The castle was handed over to Lord Hastings, who demolished the castle, using the stone to build a new castle at Ashby de la Zouch in north west Leicestershire.
		It was not until the reign of Henry VIII that the second Belvoir Castle was built by the Manners family, with work being started in 1532 by Thomas Manners, the first Earl of Rutland.
	semper-eadem.tripod.com /Articles/28.htm (449 words)

	Touring Southwest Lincolnshire Country Houses on Britannia: Belvoir Castle
		Belvoir Castle stands dramatically, on a Leicestershire hilltop, dominating the surrounding countryside.
		From the car park the walk to the castle is uphill but it is possible to leave the driveway and approach through the gardens giving a fine view of the southwest front, which is built of yellow stone with grey stone dressings.
		Belvoir is a member of the Historic Houses Association and is open from April to September on weekends and Tuesdays to Thursdays from 10am to 5pm.
	www.britannia.com /tours/lincs/swlinc15.html (512 words)

	Belvoir Castle Leicestershire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Belvoir Castle, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, commands an outstanding view over the Vale of Belvoir.
		The castle was rebuilt but during the Civil War it was seriously damaged.
		Belvoir Castle is approached from the bottom of the hill and the first view is of Wyatt's yellow stone south-west front.
	www.touruk.co.uk /houses/houseleics_belvoir.htm (848 words)

	Eupedia : England Guide - Leicestershire - Belvoir Castle
		The present medieval-looking Belvoir Castle is, however, a fourth reconstruction from the 19th century, after partial destruction during the Wars of the Roses, the Civil War and a major fire in 1816.
		Belvoir is home to the Duke of Rutland and his family, although a large part of the interior is open to the public during the touristical season.
		Belvoir Castle is open daily (except Fridays and Mondays) from 11am to 5pm (last entry 4pm) between Easter and September.
	www.eupedia.com /england/belvoir_castle.shtml (261 words)

	Belvoir Castle - Paul Martin Wedding Photography
		The present Castle is the fourth to have stood on the site since Norman times, the existing Castle was completed in the early 19th century after previous buildings suffered complete or partial destruction during the Wars of the Roses, the Civil War and a major fire in 1816.
		From the elegance of the Elizabeth Saloon and the majesty of the State Dining Room to the delights of the Regents Gallery and the military splendour of the Guard Room, Belvoir possesses one of the most stunning interiors of the period.
		I recently enjoyed the opportunity of photographing a wedding at Belvoir Castle, and was able to utilise stunning situations both indoors and outdoors.
	www.pmjphotography.co.uk /cgi-bin/show_location.pl?id=139 (608 words)

	Belvoir Castle in Leicestershire - Wedding Venue
		Belvoir Castle with its magical hill top setting in rural Leicestershire is quite the most romantic place for your memorable day.
		While the Castle is gloriously romantic with turrets, castellation, towers and flags the organisation of your wedding day is very firmly set on the ground.
		A visit the Castle will enable you to fully appreciate the magnificence of the location and the grandeur of the Castle itself.
	www.hitched.co.uk /indexserver/ven3431.asp (287 words)

	Belvoir Castle on AboutBritain.com
		The castle is currently the family home of the 11th Duke, Duchess and their young family.
		In 1964 The 17th/21st Lancers Museum was established in Belvoir Castle by kind permission of his Grace the Duke of Rutland.
		The Castle is 6 miles from the A1 at Grantham and 12 miles from Melton Mowbray.
	www.aboutbritain.com /BelvoirCastle.htm (750 words)

	Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, England
		Belvoir Castle, (pronounced Bever), in Leicestershire is one of the few castles where you are permitted to take photographs inside of the building.
		You park at the foot of the hill and walk upwards to the castle which is hidden from view in the trees.
		The entrance to the castle is through the Pre-Guardroom where there is a collection of weapons before you reach the ticket desk which is based in the Guardroom itself.
	louisabrown.net /Belvoir.htm (788 words)

	Belvoir castle
		Situated in the Vale of Belvoir in Leicestershire Belvoir Castle has an approximate value of £85 million and is owned by the Duke of Rutland.
		Belvoir Castle is an older and more beautiful than any of the other royal palaces and is thought to be the real jewel in the Midland’s crown.
		As the castle has 160 rooms, five acres of roof, invaluable art collections, antiques, furniture all cost £500,000 a year it is rather a constant worry for the 11th Duke and Duchess of Rutland.
	www.britain.tv /property_top_100homes_9.shtml (246 words)

	Vale of Belvoir Business Directory \| Holiday Cottages, Accommodation and Business Listings (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The Vale of Belvoir forms part of the counties of Leicestershire, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire in the United Kingdom and is right in the heart of the English countryside and close to the East Midlands.
		Woolsthorpe by Belvoir is an attractive unspoilt Vale of Belvoir village lying adjacent to Belvoir Castle and enjoying superb views.
		The Lodge in Belvoir Lane has a two separate rooms in the downstairs wing with shower and bathroom, the rooms are available for bed and breakfast.
	www.valeofbelvoir.co.uk (613 words)

	Belvoir Castle (Leicestershire) - © Gardens-Guide.com - OPEN GARDENS UK & Ireland - Features, Admission, Maps, ...
		They are found in secluded woodland half a mile from the castle and represent a haven of tranquility that has been lovingly restored to its original beauty by the 10th Duchess of Rutland.
		Belvoir Castle, home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, is superbly situated overlooking the Vale of Belvoir.The present Castle is the fourth to have stood on the site since Norman times.
		The existing Castle was completed in the early 19th century after previous buildings suffered complete or partial destruction during the Wars of the Roses, the Civil War and a major fire in 1816.
	www.gardens-guide.com /gardenpages/_0427.htm (290 words)

	Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, England - Reeded Cottage, self catering holiday accommodation, is set in the historic ...
		Belvoir Castle is just 1½ miles from the cottage and is the current family home of the 11th Duke of Rutland and his family.
		The name Belvoir means 'beautiful view' and indeed it commands a breathtaking vista of the surrounding rolling English countryside.
		Originally built in around 1070, the castle has suffered a scarred history, being damaged and even partially demolished during the Wars of the Roses (1455 – 1487), the English Civil War (1642 – 1651) and a major fire in 1816.
	www.historic-uk.com /StayUK/Middle/Castles/BelvoirCastle.htm (409 words)

	Leicestershire travel guide
		Leicestershire tends to be ignored by most tourists, which means that those smart enough to visit get to explore without having to elbow aside the competition!
		Leicestershire is a delightful place to visit, with large stretches of unspoilt countryside and a variety of gardens, historic houses, and other assorted goodies to indulge in.
		Leicestershire boasts a number of excellent medieval manor houses; Kirby Muxloe Castle is a good example of a fortified manor, built of brick within an encircling moat.
	www.britainexpress.com /counties/leicestershire (673 words)

	GENUKI - Belvoir Genealogy
		BELVOIR is an extra-parochial desmesne, partly in the Soke of Grantham, Lincolnshire and comprising 109 inhabitants, and about 170 acres; but the pleasure grounds, woods, and plantations, extend over more than 500 acres in the adjoining parishes.
		Except the Inn, the houses are detached offices, belonging to the Castle, which is by far the most superb architectural ornament of which Leicestershire can boast." [White's History, Gazetteer and Directory of the Leicestershire and the small County of Rutland.
		The Leicestershire and Rutland Family History Society have published details of Ab Kettleby burials from 1813 - 1865 on microfiche.
	www.genuki.org.uk /big/eng/LEI/Belvoir.html (280 words)

	de Toni Family Genealogy (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Probably, a motte castle was built at Belvoir no later than the 1080's, a structure that would have been quite typical of its day.
		Robert de Todeni was also responsible for the construction of a priory adjacent to the castle, and was buried inside the chapel in 1088.
		Sir John de Sutton VI Sir John de Sutton VI - was born on 25 Dec 1400 in Dudley Castle, Staffordshire, England and died on 30 Sep 1487 in Staffordshire, England and was buried in St James Priory, Dudley, Staffordshire, England.
	www.aritek.com /hartgen/htm/de-toni.htm (1346 words)

	Belvoir Castle Events
		Belvoir Castle the spectacular Leicestershire home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland may well be the answer!
		The present castle is the fourth to have stood on the site since Norman times and you will enjoy a 'shooting lunch' at the castle itself.
		From the elegance of the Elizabeth Saloon and majesty of the State Dining Room to the delights of the Regents Gallery and military splendour of the Guardroom, Belvoir possesses some of the most stunning interiors of the period.
	www.experiencemad.co.uk /details/group_events?code=ASS7G (398 words)

	RSPB enlists new recruits in cormorant battle - The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		At the CLA Game Fair at Belvoir Castle, in Leicestershire, the RSPB has enlisted a powerful new ally in its fight to overturn the government's policy allowing the culling of 3,000 cormorants a year in England.
		During the Civil War, the Sir Gervase Lucas' Company, also known as the Belvoir Cormorants, were among the first adherents to the Royalist cause.
		Originally formed in 1642, the Belvoir Cormorants have gone into battle again from their ancestral stronghold, Belvoir Castle, to support the RSPB and defend the company's emblem and namesake: the cormorant.
	www.rspb.org.uk /policy/species/news/cormorantrecruits.asp?view=print (434 words)

	Stately Holiday Homes (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Surrounded by fields and woodland in the picturesque Vale of Belvoir, REEDED COTTAGE is totally secluded.
		It is a delightful, traditionally built cottage made from the local stone of the area.
		With its own large garden, it is prominently set in rolling parkland, with views of trees and a lake, about two miles from Belvoir Castle.
	www.statelyholidayhomes.co.uk /properties/england/belvoir/belvoir.htm (190 words)

	Our Family - pafg238 - Generated by Personal Ancestral File (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		was born about 1066 in Of Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, England.
		was born about 1068 in Of Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, England.
		She married Roger Bigod about 1098 in Of Leicestershire, England.
	www.writerspost.com /ourfamily/pafg238.htm (428 words)

	Belvoir Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		The ancestral home of the Duke and Duchess of Rutland for 1000 years, Belvoir Castle occupies a commanding position with breathtaking views across the vale of Belvoir.
		It‘s exteriors are a jumble of shapes molded into a cohesive unit of oranges and cream colours, corner turrets adorned with battlemented turrets, and an impressive round tower which complements the rectangular structures on the opposite façade.
		Surrounding the castle are lovely gardens hallmarked with fine sculpture and colourful flowers.
	www.asht.info /64 (182 words)

	Belvoir Castle
		Belvoir Castle occupies a commanding position with breathtaking views across the Vale of Belvoir.
		The present Castle is the fourth to have stood on the site since Norman times.
		The magical woodland gardens, set in a natural amphitheatre with fresh water springs, are carefully planned to ensure plants bloom all year round.
	www.all4kidsuk.com /sitemap/company/belvoircastle.htm (194 words)

	Belvoir Castle - Wikitravel
		Belvoir Castle (England) - a castle in Leicestershire, associated with the village of Knipton
		Belvoir Castle (Israel) -- a national park above the Sea of Galilee
		If you arrived here by following a link from another page you can help by correcting it, so that it points to the appropriate disambiguated page.
	wikitravel.org /en/Belvoir_Castle (80 words)

	Belvoir Castle
		Lunch may be purchased on the day at the Castle restaurant or, if you prefer picnics are welcome.
		Set in the picturesque grounds of Belvoir Castle, the day begins with a relaxing tour of the castle.Then it’s time to have some serious fun.
		The course includes a break at lunchtime including a tour of Belvoir Castle.
	www.gift-heaven.com /lincolnshire.htm (207 words)

	Roger Bigod (1060-1107) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Hugh Bigod born Abt 1095 Of, Belvoir* Castle, Leicestershire, England
		Maud (Mary) Bigod born Abt 1080 Of Belvoir* Castle, Belvoir, Leicestershire, England
		Cicely Bigod born Abt 1106 Of, Belvoir Castle, Belvoir, Leicestershire, England
	www.mathematical.com /bigodroger1060.html (102 words)

	Hotels near Belvoir Castle
		Although Belvoir Castle has been the home of the Dukes of Rutland for many centuries, the turrets, battlements, towers and pinnacles of the house are a 19th-century fantasy.
		Situated in heart of Nottingham city, the hotel began life as a coaching inn in the late 17th century.
		Rutland Square Hotel is situated in the heart of Nottingham, just 50 yards from the castle.
	www.activereservations.com /hotel/en/hotels-near-attractions/583.html (428 words)

	Belvoir Castle Game & Country Show
		Our newsletter keeps you up to date with all our forthcoming shows and attractions.
		Living Heritage accept no liability whatsoever should a Tradesman fail to attend an event advertised for whatever reason.
		No responsibility is accepted, whatsoever, for any inaccuracies contained on any of these web pages for whatever reason.
	www.craft-shows.co.uk /countryshows/Belvoir_Castle_Game___Country_Show (231 words)

	Belvoir Castle (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Facilities include: A castle with unique artworks, restaurant and tearooms, spring gardens, gift shop, disabled facilities.
		All dogs must be on leads; guide dogs only in the castle.
		To find out more about the venue, click here to visit the Belvoir Castle website
	www.classicshows.org /belvoir_castle.htm (269 words)

	Belvoir Castle Garden - a Gardens Guide review
		: Belvoir Castle garden is 7 miles west of Grantham via A607.
		: A much-rebuilt Norman castle with a mid-nineteenth century garden.
		There is a rock garden made by the head gardener (William Ingram) in the 1860s and a woodland garden made by the present Duchess.
	www.gardenvisit.com /g/belv2.htm (98 words)

	Belvoir Castle, an Attraction in Belvoir, Leicestershire. Search for Leicestershire Attractions.
		The first Belvoir Castle was built by William the Conqueror’s standard bearer in the 11th century.
		Home to the Duke of Rutland, the Castle enjoys breathtaking views and houses an impressive collection of period furniture and porcelain, together with paintings by Gainsborough, Reynolds, Holbein and Poussin.
		Extensive grounds include the Spring Gardens, dating from the 1800s, recently restored by the Duchess of Rutland and now open to visitors.
	www.information-britain.co.uk /showPlace.cfm?Place_ID=976 (299 words)

	Belvoir Castle - Rushcliffe Borough Council
		Ancestral home of the Duke of Rutland for one thousand years, Belvoir Castle is currently the family home of the 11th Duke, Duchess and their young family.
		Address: Belvoir Castle, Belvoir, Nr Grantham, Leicestershire, NG32 1PD.
		Guide to services for older people and carers
	www.rushcliffe.gov.uk /doc.asp?cat=9988 (68 words)

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