Dundurn Castle, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.An aerial view of the MacNab State on Burlington Heights. Dundurn Castle overlooking Burlington Bay, is a detailed restoration of early Victorian Life and Taste in 19th Century Upper Canada. Dundurn Castle was the home of Sir Allan Napier MacNab, Bart., Prime Minister of the Province of Canada 185-1856. Sir Allan first won fame as the "Boy Hero" of the war of 1812. As Colonel of the Gore Regiment, he took a prominent part in defeating the 1837 rebellion ans was rewarded for this by a Knighthood from Queen Victoria.
Walmer Castle & GardensDundur Castle is It is currently owned by the City of Hamilton, which purchased it in 1899 or 1900 for $50,000.The castle was built in 1539-40 as part of Henry VIII's great chain of coastal defences. Since 1708 it has been the official residence of Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports.
Regarding Walmer Castle, from 1904 the government transferred responsibility for the castle to the Office of Works (a predecessor of English Heritage), following its listing as an ancient monument. In the summer of 1905, a new regime began, with the castle and grounds open to the public when the Lord Warden was not in residence, making Walmer one of the first buildings in state care to be accessible as a historic attraction.
Sent by Violet (Canada) and Laura (the UK).
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Our 'castles' are historic to us, but Europe must be laughing!
ReplyDeleteThey are different. Dundurn castle seems a lovely place, in a perfect location!
DeleteWhat a great view from the Dundurn Castle!!!
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful!
DeleteOoh historic kitchen garden at Dundurn, always fascinating, nice surrounding for a gardener or visitor.
ReplyDeleteThe gardens must be even more interesting that the castles themselves!
DeleteInteresting to think of castles in Canada! I would guess no one wants the upkeep, so may as well sell and put it on the cities and therefore the public!
ReplyDeleteMaintenance of a castle like those must be an impoverishing business!
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