Kimbolton Castle

The castle was built by Geoffrey Fitz Peter, 1st Earl of Essex, in the late 12th century. The inner court was rebuilt by Anne, Duchess of Buckingham, in the late 15th century. The fenland climate damaged her health, and she died in the castle on 7 January 1536. The castle was bought by Sir John Popham in 1600 and was later purchased by Sir Henry Montagu, later created 1st Earl of Manchester, in 1615. During 1690 and 1695 the castle courtyard was remodelled and attributed on stylistic grounds to Henry Bell (1647-1711) who refronted the Tudor courtyard, introduced galleries and the main staircase. George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester commissioned Robert Adam to design the gatehouse which was constructed in 1766. Alexander Montagu, 10th Duke of Manchester sold the contents in 1949, and the castle and were sold to Kimbolton School in 1951. ==Warren House==

On the grounds of the castle is Warren House, where the warrener (the estate's rabbit gamekeeper) used to live. It was converted into a late 18th-century folly on command of one of the castle's inhabitants to add interest to his horizon, complete with a single decorative façade facing the castle; it is Grade II* listed and owned by the Landmark Trust. The Trust renovated the house, under a design from architect Oliver Caroe, between 2011 and 2012. ==See also==