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Brancepeth Castle, Durham, 1858. Creator: Smyth
Brancepeth Castle, Durham, 1858. This noble edifice is said to be the earliest castellated building in the county of Durham, its foundation being coeveal with the Bulmer family, dating before the Norman Conquest. During many generations it was the property of that ancient Saxon family...During the rising in the North in the reign of Queen Elizabeth it was confiscated. After passing into the hands of several owners it came into the possession of William Russell, Esq. whose son Matthew restored the castle to its original splendour. Several of the rooms, arched with stone, built by the Nevilles in the time of Henry III. are not to be equalled in England. There have been great rejoicings recently at Brancepeth Castle and village...in consequence of the marriage of the Hon. Gustavus Hamilton Russell, the only son of Viscount and Viscountess Boyne, with Lady Catherine Frances Scott, great-granddaughter of the celebrated Earl of Eldon, and sister to the present Earl...The event was celebrated at Brancepeth Castle and in the village by the most joyful demonstrations. The day was ushered in by the firing of cannon and the ringing of the church bells'. From "Illustrated London News", 1858
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Brancepeth Castle, Durham, 1858 Photographer: Smyth Brancepeth Castle, nestled in the heart of Durham, England, is a testament to the rich history and grandeur of the past. This noble edifice is said to be the earliest castellated building in the county, with its foundation predating the Norman Conquest and the Bulmer family. For many generations, it was the property of the ancient Saxon family, whose legacy is deeply intertwined with the history of the region. During the tumultuous times of the rising in the North in Queen Elizabeth's reign, Brancepeth Castle was confiscated. Over the centuries, it passed through the hands of several owners until it came into the possession of William Russell, Esq. His son, Matthew, took on the monumental task of restoring the castle to its original splendor. Several of the rooms, adorned with stone arches, were built by the Nevilles during Henry III's reign and are unparalleled in their beauty in all of England. Recent times have brought great rejoicing to Brancepeth Castle and the village. The occasion was the marriage of the Hon. Gustavus Hamilton Russell, the only son of Viscount and Viscountess Boyne, with Lady Catherine Frances Scott. This joyous union took place not only at Brancepeth Castle but also in the village, with the most demonstrative celebrations. The day was heralded by the firing of cannons and the ringing of church bells, marking a memorable moment in the history of this ancient and magnificent castle. [End of Caption]
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