{"id":818033,"date":"2026-10-29T22:54:14","date_gmt":"2026-10-29T22:54:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/818033\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T22:54:14","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T22:54:14","slug":"a-medieval-castle-in-england-lists-for-6-7-million","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/818033\/","title":{"rendered":"A Medieval Castle in England Lists for $6.7 Million"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tSome people collect art, watches, or vintage cars. Sir Robert Worcester, the American-born founder of polling company MORI, had a different and much bigger passion: castles. In 1996, he bought Allington Castle<\/a>, a medieval fortress in the English countryside that had fallen into disrepair, and spent nearly three decades bringing it back to life. Now, following his death last year at age 91, the historic property is available through Knight Frank for 5 million pounds (about $6.7 million<\/a>).<\/p>\n

\n\tPresiding over 42 acres along the River Medway in Kent, about an hour southeast of London, the estate is mentioned in the Domesday Book, a survey of England<\/a> completed in 1086, while the present castle dates to the 12th century. Over the years, it\u2019s hosted several notable visitors, including Henry VIII, who reportedly stayed in the castle\u2019s Royal Room. The king and his second wife, Anne Boleyn, are also said to have dined in the Great Hall.<\/p>\n

\n\tRELATED: Mark Zuckerberg Bought a 19th-Century Castle in Ireland<\/a><\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tA stone arch spans the fireplace in the restored living room.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Inspired Move<\/p>\n

\n\tThe castle has many of the hallmarks associated with a medieval fortress, including six towers, two inner courtyards, a full moat, and Guelph crenellations, the square battlements along the roofline that once helped protect against attacks. There\u2019s also a jousting yard, hidden doors, a secret staircase, and underground spaces known as the Dog Caves, believed to have housed hunting dogs.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tOne of the castle\u2019s larger bedrooms.<\/p>\n

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\n\tThe historic details continue throughout the interiors, with thick stone walls, leaded-glass windows, fireplaces, and a long gallery. But this isn\u2019t just a museum frozen in time. The property also accommodates modern life with numerous sitting rooms, a kitchen and a dining room, a library, and more than a dozen bedrooms. Nine separate lodgings across the estate offer additional space for family, guests, or staff.<\/p>\n

\n\tRELATED: This $12 Million Baronial Castle Comes With 3,700 Rugged Acres in the Scottish Highlands<\/a><\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\tThe Great Hall can operate as an event venue.<\/p>\n

\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Inspired Move<\/p>\n

\n\tWorcester was known for his interest in preserving English history, and during his time at Allington, he filled the rooms with antiques and furnishings, including various books and furniture he tracked down at auction and returned to the castle.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe grounds are equally impressive, with formal gardens, woodland, a meadow, and a historic dovecote believed to be among England\u2019s oldest. There\u2019s also a tennis court, a Victorian-style greenhouse, and an indoor swimming pool that\u2019s currently out of use.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe estate has also operated as a wedding and events venue, with the Great Hall accommodating around 120 guests, and has served as a filming location for the British children\u2019s comedy series Horrible Histories.<\/p>\n

\n\tClick here<\/a> to see more photos of the UK property.<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\"allington<\/p>\n

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\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe Inspired Move<\/p>\n

\tAuthors<\/p>\n

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\n\t\tAbby Montanez\n\t\t\t<\/p>\n

Abigail Montanez is a staff writer at Robb Report. She has worked in both print and digital publishing for over half a decade, covering everything from real estate, entertainment, dining, travel to\u2026<\/p>\n

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