APPLEBY CASTLE

'Appleby Castle' is in the town of Appleby, Cumbria overlooking the River Eden ().
The castle was founded by Ranulf le Meschin at the beginning of the 12th century. In about 1170 a square stone keep was added which is known as Caesars Tower. This rises to about 80 feet and has four storeys. The castle was in Royal hands when the Scottish King, William the Lion, invaded the Eden Valley in 1174. The constable of the castle surrendered without a fight.
In 1203 the castle was granted to Richard de Vipont by King John. In 1269 it was inherited by Roger de Clifford and it remained in the ownership of the Clifford family for nearly 400 years. In the mid 17th century, Lady Anne Clifford made the castle her home and she was responsible for the restoration of the castle. On her death the castle passed to the Earls of Thanet. They were responsible for converting the hall block into a classical mansion house.
It is now a private residence and is not open to the public.

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★ Fry, Plantagenet Somerset, ''The David & Charles Book of Castles'', David & Charles, 1980. ISBN 0-7153-7976-3