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Ashby-de-la-Zouch (/ ˈæʃbi də lə ˈzuːʃ /), [2] also spelled Ashby de la Zouch, [a] is a market town and civil parish in the North West Leicestershire district of Leicestershire, England, near to the Derbyshire and Staffordshire borders. Its population at the 2021 census was 16,491. [3]
Ashby Castle forms the backdrop to the famous jousting scenes in Sir Walter Scott's classic novel of 1819, Ivanhoe. Now a ruin, the castle began as a manor house in the 12th century.
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Ashby de la Zouch Castle is a ruined fortification in the town of Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, England. The castle was built by William, Lord Hastings, a favourite of Edward IV, after 1473, accompanied by the creation of a 3,000-acre (1,200 ha) park.
Ashby de la Zouch Castle was the purpose-built seat of one of the most powerful men in late 15th-century English politics, William, Lord Hastings.
Jun 30, 2011 · 10 reasons to visit Ashby de la Zouch. Romantic castle ruins, unique independent shops and a thriving farmers' market are just some of the delights. Ashby de la Zouch has a distinguished history: it was a Royalist garrison; its castle was the location of Walter Scott’s romantic novel Ivanhoe; and it was once a thriving spa town. Ashby de la ...
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From outdoor swimming to a ruined castle and open air markets, Ashby de la Zouch has a real sense of je ne sais quoi while retaining the feel of the British countryside. And once you’ve seen the 12th century town, you can explore the nearby National Forest by bike or on foot.
