Bolton Castle

Bolton Castle is located in Wensleydale in the Yorkshire Dales.

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Wensleydale - Yorkshire Dales

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It was built in 1399 by Richard le Scrope of the famous Scrope family. The castle is still owned by the descendants of the Scrope family and is a tourist attraction. The castle was damaged in the English Civil War, but much of it remains. Mary Queen of Scots, was held for six months in the castle.

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1399 - Scrope - English Civil War - Mary Queen of Scots

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Several movies and television productions have used the site as a location including Ivanhoe, Elizabeth, Heartbeat, and All Creatures Great and Small.

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Elizabeth - All Creatures Great and Small

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There is a garden and a vineyard on the site in addition to the castle.

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