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The Castle was restored by the 1st Lord Percy of Alnwick in the early 1300's. Portions of this early restoration remain, including the Abbot's Tower, the Middle Gateway and the Constable's Tower.
After a further 250 years of being battered by Border strife, the 7th Earl of Northumberland undertook considerable restoration work in the mid 16th century.
When the 1st Duke of Northumberland took his seat in 1750, he realised a long-cherished dream of restoring the Castle to make it a fit residence for his family. Much of this restoration was undertaken by the celebrated architect Robert Adam. You can still see some of his work, notably the fine ceilings and fireplaces, and many of the stone figures guarding the battlements.
In the 19th century, the interior of the Castle was refurbished in the classical Italian Renaissance style which the visitor sees today. The eminent architects Anthony Salvin and Luigi Canina oversaw the works.
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Click HERE to see the family tree.
An interactive Percy Family Tree allowing you to
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