Alnwick Castle

Alnwick Castle is a castle in the English Alnwick, Northumberland. It is to Windsor Castle is the second largest needle seat of England and the ancestral home of the Percy family, whose members since the beginning of the 14th century held the title of Earl of Northumberland and their leader since the 18th century bears the title of Duke of Northumberland.

History

The 1096 built by Yves de Vescy system should secure the northern territory of England against the Scots, and was first mentioned in the late 11th century documented.

The oldest preserved buildings of the castle include the so-called Abbot's Tower and the Constable 's Tower, both built by Henry de Percy, 1st Baron Percy in the early 14th century.

After the system had been subjected in the middle of the 16th century rebuilding and restoration work, let Hugh Percy, 1st Duke of Northumberland, renew and change the lock from 1750 comprehensively. Most of the work was carried out while under the supervision of architect Robert Adam.

During the 19th century, again followed by renovations in the interiors. Responsible for their transformation in the style of Neo-Renaissance was Anthony Salvin and Luigi Canina.

Film set

The palace was a setting for a variety of TV series and movies. Among the best known films include:

Keeper of an important historical artifact

Alnwick Castle is the guardian of one of only three remaining intact English longbow, which stems not from archaeological finds (time capsules). He comes from the Battle of Hedgeley Moor ( 1464 ) during the Wars of the Roses and was obtained from the owners of the castle over the centuries.