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Downton Castle

Historic residence · Downton, England

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Downton Castle
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History

Downton Castle is a grade I listed 18th-century country house in the parish of Downton on the Rock in Herefordshire, England, situated about 5 miles (8.0 km) west of Ludlow, Shropshire.

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About Thomas Andrew Knight

Thomas Andrew Knight, FRS was an English horticulturalist and botanist. He served as the president of the Royal Horticultural Society from 1811 to 1838.

From the Wikipedia article “Thomas Andrew Knight”, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Visiting

This building is recorded as a residence of the people listed; it may be privately owned and not open to the public. Opening times, tickets and access change, so check the official website before you travel. Get directions.

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