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Lennox Castle -- Lennoxtown, Scotland After an unfortunate beheading in the family in 1425, the Lennox family lost rights to the land where the Lennox Castle was originally built. After living in a sort of royal exile for eight generations, the family decided it was ready to petition the House of Lords to get their title back. And in 1833 they succeeded, becoming the Count and Countess of Lennox once again. In honor of their royal reinstatement, they commissioned a grand castle to be built on the land of their forefathers. The Lennox castle was completed in 1841, and their previous residence was intentionally partially torn down, planted with ivy, and left as a "ruin." So classy. Text and photos courtesy of NileGuide.
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Coity Castle -- Glamorgan, Wales There are a whole lot of ruined medieval castles in Wales. Some are in such disrepair that only a few stones survive, while others are still intact enough to allow people to walk around in them. Coity Castle is somewhere in between. An incredibly old structure, the first version of the castle was built around 1126 by, wait for it, Sir Payn "the Demon" de Turberville (amazing name right?!). Sir Payn was an original member of the Twelve Knights of Glamorgan, each of whom had his own castle built for him. After Mr. Payn's time, the Turberville family took over the castle, which underwent renovation in the 14th century, and again in the 16th century (this time they added windows, latrines, and a kitchen). It changed hands a few more times before being permanently abandoned in the 17th century. For a place that's been unoccupied for about 400 years, we don't really think it looks half bad. Risk-adverse urban explorers, this one's for you; since it's a nationally protected site visitors are actually welcome, not prohibited. Text and photos courtesy of NileGuide.
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Potter's Manor House -- Crowborough, East Sussex Although there isn't much history available concerning this place, we know it was built in 1904 by a well-known architect. It is clear from the belongings left in the home that it was once very much occupied. We also know that the residents left in an incredible hurry: toiletries, furniture, and clothes are strewn throughout the home, making it an incredible urban exploration destination. Text and photos courtesy of NileGuide.
Bannerman's Castle -- Pollepel Island, Beacon, New York State In 1900, Francis Bannerman operated a booming mail-order weapons business and he knew a good deal when he saw one. When the US military put their surplus goods from the Spanish-American War on the market, he purchased 90% of them. Needing somewhere safe to store live ammunition, guns, and other dangerous items, Bannerman also purchased 6.5-acre Pollepel Island, in the Hudson River about 50 miles north of New York city. Text and photos courtesy of NileGuide.
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Bannerman's Castle -- Pollepel Island, Beacon, New York State Full disclosure: Bannerman's Castle is not really a castle, in the classic sense. It wasn't built for royalty; nobody used it as a fortress against marauding warlords; and nary a maiden was ever locked up on its towers. What it did hold: nobody other than the self proclaimed Arms King of New York City. Text and photos courtesy of NileGuide.
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Chateau de Noisy -- Celles, Belgium Originally named Chateau Miranda, this property was built in 1866 as a summer home for a wealthy count and his family. The family used it for years, but it was taken over during the Nazi occupation and used for military purposes during World War II. Text and photos courtesy of NileGuide.
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Castle of Mesen -- Lede, Belgium This castle is quite the chameleon. Not only did it go from stunning architectural gem to modern ruin, but it's filled just about every role in between. Originally constructed in the beginning of the 17th century for a royal family, after two hundred years of additions and renovations it was sold and used as a factory in the 19th century. It has been home to an alcohol distillery, a sugar refinery, and a tobacco factory. Text and photos courtesy of NileGuide.
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Stairway to the sea, Tintagel castle, Cornwall, England. 13th c
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The most famous of three royal palaces built for Louis II of Bavaria, sometimes referred to as Mad King Ludwig, the Neuschwanstein it’s a royal palace in the Bavarian Alps of Germany. egun in 1869 and left unfinished at Louis's death in 1886, the castle is the embodiment of 19th century romanticism.
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Singing Ringing Tree in Lancashire England is a sculpture made of steel pipes which resonate with the wind and have been tuned by adding holes. Photo by Tony Worrall Foto #Singing_Ringing_Tree #Tony_Worrall_Foto #Lancashire_England
I would reallly love a boat house with a garage door and a lift.
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