Bolsover Castle: Manège

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Bolsover Castle, Riding House Range © David Gill

The Riding House Range at Bolsover Castle was built c. 1660. This reflect’s William Cavendish’s interest in Manège. Note the viewing gallery above the riders.

English Heritage has tried to recapture the way that this part of the castle was conceived by using this space for displays of dressage.

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Bolsover Castle, Riding House Range © David Gill

Author: David Gill

David Gill is Honorary Research Fellow at UEA; Professor of Archaeological Heritage.

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