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July 13, 2025
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A showpiece fortified manor house rather than a castle, the brick-built Kirby Muxloe Castle was begun in 1480 by William, Lord Hastings.
Hastings was a leading supporter of the Yorkist King Edward IV. But when Edward died, the future king Richard III suddenly denounced Hastings as a traitor, and Hastings was beheaded without trial.
Work on Kirby Muxloe Castle stopped, and the castle was never completed.
Kirby Muxloe Castle is currently open at weekends only - for pre-booked guided tours.
Hastings was a leading supporter of the Yorkist King Edward IV. But when Edward died, the future king Richard III suddenly denounced Hastings as a traitor, and Hastings was beheaded without trial.
Work on Kirby Muxloe Castle stopped, and the castle was never completed.
Kirby Muxloe Castle is currently open at weekends only - for pre-booked guided tours.
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Distance 94 m
Uphill 20 m
Downhill 0 m
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