Corby Castle facts for kids
Corby Castle is a historic country house in Cumbria, England. It has been the home of the important Howard family for a long time. You can find it near the village of Great Corby.
History of Corby Castle
Corby Castle was first built in the 1200s. It started as a tall, strong tower house made of red sandstone. The Salkeld Family built it, and they also owned a similar building nearby called Salkeld Hall.
In 1611, the castle was sold to Lord William Howard. He was a son of the Duke of Norfolk. Lord William added a two-story, L-shaped house to the old tower. This made the castle much bigger.
Later, Henry Howard inherited the castle. Between 1812 and 1817, he had the front of the castle rebuilt. An architect named Peter Nicholson designed the new look.
Who Owns Corby Castle Now?
In 1994, Sir John Howard-Lawson and Lady Howard-Lawson sold Corby Castle. It was bought by a businessman from Northern Ireland named Edward Haughey.
Lord Ballyedmond, as he was also known, completely updated Corby Castle. He used it for his family and for business events.
Castle Mysteries
People say that Corby Castle has a ghost! It's known as 'the radiant boy'. Near the castle, you can also see the Corby Bridge. This old railway bridge was built in 1834 and is a very important historic structure.
