Medieval History
- Scotland's Graffiti Castle Stands For Conservation Debate
A graffiti project on an old Scottish castle has become more popular than expected. Should it be removed for the sake of preserving the historic building? Kelburn Castle is just like hundreds of other old Scottish castles with its quaint turrets, grand...
- Cardigan Castle Receives £4.7m Grant
Cardigan Castle, which dates back to the eleventh century, has received a grant of nearly £4.7m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to save the iconic building and create a major heritage visitor destination. Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust have...
- Castle For Sale In Ireland
A medieval castle in Ireland has been put up for sale after financial problems forced its hotel business into liquidation. Kilkea Castle in County Kildare, Ireland, was built in 1180 and remained in the hands of one family for over 700 years. It...
- 13th Century Welsh Castle Goes Up For Auction
A 13th century Welsh castle is set to be sold at auction tomorrow, despite efforts by local residents to stop the sale. Ewloe Castle, in Flintshire county in the northeasten corner of Wales, is to to be auctioned with four other lots which are expected...
- Medieval Documents Used To Pay Taxes On Penrhyn Castle
The British Government and the executors of the Penrhyn Castle estate have agreed to exchange the estate's archives in lieu of payment of inheritance taxes. This will allow the public to access a large number of medieval documents dating back to...
Medieval History
Historic, Medieval Castle's Date With Auctioneer Approaches
The last act in a family?s long-running ownership dispute over a magnificent, 800-year-old Belgian castle will play out in an auctioneer?s house in Brussels on September 22, 2008. On that date, the third and final session for the public sale of the historic castle, Corroy-le-Château, will occur.
The castle, situated just south of Brussels, is surrounded by a moat and borders a 12-hectare, protected park. With walls and seven massive original towers dating to the 13th century, the property?s pristine condition makes it one of Europe?s only remaining perfectly-preserved castles.
Inhabited today by the same family descended from the original owners, the castle has undergone continuous transformation over the centuries and has been maintained in immaculate condition, preserving both its mythical quality and modern comfort throughout its 5,000 square meters of habitable space.
The castle?s status as a historic landmark provides the additional benefit of eligibility for government subsidies for any major work. Its majestically decorated parlors, beautiful corridors, bright interiors and sweeping staircases continue to attract touring groups and cultural performers, offering the possibility of dual use as both a residence and commercial endeavor.
A family dispute between the existing owners over the use of the castle culminated in a court decision which led eventually to the castle?s sale by public auction. The first two rounds of bidding yielded a current offer of ?2.1 million ($3.1 million), an astonishingly low price in view of current European real estate values (see August 28 International Herald Tribune article, ?In Brussels, French elite find favorable real estate values?
From: 1888 Press Release.com
- Scotland's Graffiti Castle Stands For Conservation Debate
A graffiti project on an old Scottish castle has become more popular than expected. Should it be removed for the sake of preserving the historic building? Kelburn Castle is just like hundreds of other old Scottish castles with its quaint turrets, grand...
- Cardigan Castle Receives £4.7m Grant
Cardigan Castle, which dates back to the eleventh century, has received a grant of nearly £4.7m from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) to save the iconic building and create a major heritage visitor destination. Cadwgan Building Preservation Trust have...
- Castle For Sale In Ireland
A medieval castle in Ireland has been put up for sale after financial problems forced its hotel business into liquidation. Kilkea Castle in County Kildare, Ireland, was built in 1180 and remained in the hands of one family for over 700 years. It...
- 13th Century Welsh Castle Goes Up For Auction
A 13th century Welsh castle is set to be sold at auction tomorrow, despite efforts by local residents to stop the sale. Ewloe Castle, in Flintshire county in the northeasten corner of Wales, is to to be auctioned with four other lots which are expected...
- Medieval Documents Used To Pay Taxes On Penrhyn Castle
The British Government and the executors of the Penrhyn Castle estate have agreed to exchange the estate's archives in lieu of payment of inheritance taxes. This will allow the public to access a large number of medieval documents dating back to...