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Wentworth Castle near Barnsley, South Yorkshire, Home of the Earl of Strafford

Stainborough Castle, built on the site of an iron age hill fort and on the highest point of the estate, over 180m/600ft above sea level. On completion, the name of the main house was changed from Stainborough Hall to Wentworth Castle, no doubt to provoke the family at Wentworth Woodhouse. Conceived as an eye catcher, the mock castle formes a dramatic climax to the garden lay out. Although described as a folly, and believed to be the second oldest Gothic garden folly in the country, the castle is used by the 1st Earl and his family as a play area and for picknicking.