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What is recorded here
Longthorpe Tower, built in the 14th century by the de Vautort family, is an example of a fortified manor house rather than a military castle. It is remembered for its well-preserved medieval architecture and its historical association with the Wars of the Roses.
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Photo: Richard Croft · CC BY-SA 2.0