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England

Greystoke Castle

  • House & Family History: Though primarily a 19th century house, today's castle incorporates medieval and 17th and 18th century elements.

    Collections: In 2021 much of the remaining contents were sold at auction by Mitchells of Cockermouth.

  • Garden & Outbuildings: The castle sits in an estate of 6,000 acres.

  • Architect: Anthony Salvin

    Date: 1838-68
    Designed: Rebuilt house for Henry Howard

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  • John Bernard (J.B.) Burke, published under the title of A Visitation of the Seats and Arms of the Noblemen and Gentlemen of Great Britain and Ireland, among other titles: 2.S. Vol. I, p. 142, 1854.

  • House Listed: Grade II*

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • Past Seat / Home of: Ligulf de Greystoke (Greystock), 11th century; William de Greystoke, 14th century. Thomas Howard, 4th Duke of Norfolk, until 1572; Thomas Howard, 5th Duke of Norfolk, until 1677; Henry Howard, 6th Duke of Norfolk, 1677-84; Henry Howard, 7th Duke of Norfolk, 1684-1701; Thomas Howard, 8th Duke of Norfolk, 1701-32; Edward Howard, 9th Duke of Norfolk, 1732-77; Charles Howard, 10th Duke of Norfolk, 1777-86; Charles Howard, 11th Duke of Norfolk, 1786-1815; Charles Howard, 19th century; Henry Howard, 19th century; Stafford Howard, 20th century.

    Current Ownership Type: Unknown

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Unknown

  • House Open to Public: No

    Historic Houses Member: No