Sizergh Castle: an English fortification dating back 800 years
Sizergh Castle, Kendal This evening, I am reporting on Sizergh Castle in Cumbria, near Kendal in the English Lake District and about sixty miles south of Carlisle.There are three facets of this historic property, viz: Long-standing association with the Strickland family for nearly 800 years. This family supported the Catholic, King James II and experienced time in exile in France during the 17th century. Gardens, which comprise: a small orchard, herbaceous border, rock garden, wildflower bank, lake, terrace,main lawn, Dutch garden, south garden and a great barn. The property itself which comprises three floors which feature: old furniture; arms and armour; ceramics and sculpture; pictures; tapestry; panelling; stained glass; and decorated ceilings. The building’s core is a 14th century tower with further developments as follows: Transformed into a fashionable Elizabethan House in mid-1550s. Urgent repairs in 1770s which included replacement of Elizabethan Hall by Neo-...