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Allington
was originally built in 1281 when Edward I gave Stephen
of Penchester a license to crenellate (fortify) his
residence. It is a quadrangular castle with square and
round towers at the corners and mid-wall. Tudor
alterations by the Wyatts in the fifteenth century proved
for naught since, despite never being attacked, the
castle was ravaged by fire in 1600. Fit only for use as a
farmhouse, Allington underwent a wonderful restoration by
Sir Martin Conway in the 20th century, only to be
purchased by the Carmelite Fathers in 1951. Despite not
being open to the public, the castle was featured in a
1965 episode of the Avengers called "Castle De'ath",
and was the setting for the short lived television series
"Covington Cross" with Ione Skye. The castle is
apparently for sale!
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