This Medieval Castle Was Abandoned After Its Owner Was EXECUTED!

One of the most forgotten Medieval castles in England is Kirby Muxloe Castle. It is a remarkable ruin that was never damaged or attack during civil war, but instead was never finished. If it had been finished, then it is likely that it would have been one of the most beautiful in the whole of the country. However things took a dark turn for the castle a few years after building commenced. During the Wars of the Roses, the man who commissioned the building William, Lord Hastings was a good friend of King Edward IV. He was rewarded with lots of land, but after Edward IV's death Richard III ordered his execution.

Lord Hastings was dragged out of a meeting with Richard III and was then taken out of the Tower of London and was executed by an axeman. But following this, Kirby Muxloe Castle was abandoned. Join us today as we have a look around the castle, and I take you on a tour of a beautiful ruin that has been forgotten about.

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[TheFortress]

Hi all - hopefully you like this video. I'm going to be out filming at more castles and historical sites bringing them to you like this in the near future. Apologies for the whispering and also the wind at times, I forgot to put my microphone on my camera! Hope you are all well!

[grahameedwards]

I love this little channel. Visited most of the Welsh Castles and plenty in England. I now live on the South Coast. Yet to visit Arundel and Bodiam. Been to Lewes a few times, the closest Castle to where I live. Most visited Castle, Chepstow. Favourite? Beaumaris. More Welsh Castles please. Love the channel.

[robbabcock_]

Even in ruins it's beautiful and would have been amazing if it had been completed.

[tripperm]

I really like these videos where you get out and explore these fascinating places. Keep em coming!

[ray]

Beautiful and fascinating ancient castle!!

[Greguk]

Thank you for a beautiful informative film about an amazing castle. Great job

[shamudogsmith]

The brickwork is still amazing. Thank you for this, it was really interesting and enjoyable to watch.

[thejudgmentalcat]

The fact that a brickwork has stood for so long speaks volumes about the talent of the builders.

Were the two floor grates on the top story for pouring hot pitch on invaders? I assume that's why the two fireplaces were there 🤔

Awesome video! You had lovely weather for it ☀️

[rickleeofficial.Rope_fan]

Brilliant castle. Such a pity it was never completed

[TheHarrip]

I like these little guides to inspire me where to visit in person, thanks mate.

[jamesmarkosborne]

Just my own anecdotal account: I find it a lot easier to process the information you share when you speak naturally as you have done so when filming yourself. When narrating I end up focusing on the emphases of each word put at the end of each sentence which changes my attentiveness, especially when I'm tired. Love your work regardless, keep on keeping on!

[PinnedonPlaces]

Have always wanted to visit here, such a vast and interesting history and the brickwork is spectacular. Such a beautiful day for a visit to a fascinating castle, thank you for taking us around. Loved the moat and the gatehouse! 🤘

[deniseatkins]

what a beautiful place shame it didn't get completed

[STE.B]

Looks like an amazing and beautiful place with a good bit of history. Yes please 💙

[tonibarrone]

Marvelous video. Shame it wasn't completed

[exileinderby]

Not far from where I live and I must go for a visit. I hope you visited Ashby castle while you were in the area as it had the same owner.

[TheHistoryHikers]

What An interesting history, being executed in the Tower of London! Reminds me of the Castle of La Ferté Millon, the construction of which was halted when it's owner was assasinated. Really beautiful details on the Castle. Beautiful window crossing. Thanks for taking us along 😁

[dgronzega]

Thank you for sharing. Amazing place.
Is the Castle currently in private or public ownership?
As I see a few other visitors

[orlandoa]

Thank you for a fascinating video - the one thing you gain an insight into with ruined or unfinished castles & manor houses is how they were built - or would have been. To think all the beautiful red bricks that you see, were hand made.

[natalieg]

Can you do something on oystermouth castle in wales. Would be amazing to see my home town on this channel. Keep up the good work dude 😀