Grade I Collection (#3)

Bodiam Castle, Sussex, c1870. 14th-century moated castle in East Sussex, England built in 1385 by Sir Edward Dalyngrigge, a knight of Edward III

The Castle, from Bishopsgate, c1870. Windsor Castle built in the 11th century after the Norman invasion of England by William the Conqueror. From " Picturesque Europe - The British Isles, Vol

Charlecote, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Charlecote, 1898. Grade I listed Charlecote Park, 16th-century country house and deer park on the banks of the River Avon built in 1558 by Sir Thomas Lucy

Town Gate, Winchelsea, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Town Gate, Winchelsea, 1898. Grade I listed 13th century medieval Strand Gate built to defend the entrance to Winchelsea on the River Brede. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

Gateway of Battle Abbey, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Gateway of Battle Abbey, 1898. Partially ruined Benedictine abbey in Battle, East Sussex, built on the site of the Battle of Hastings, dedicated to St Martin of Tours and Grade I listed

The Abbots Kitchen, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Abbots Kitchen, 1898. The Abbots Kitchen, Glastonbury, a 14th century medieval octagonal kitchen at Glastonbury Abbey, Somerset is Grade I listed and was also used as a Quaker meeting house

St. Botolphs Priory, 1898. Creator: Unknown
St. Botolphs Priory, 1898. St. Botolphs Priory, Grade I listed 12th century medieval Augustinian priory in Colchester, Essex, the first convent in England until its dissolution in 1536

Choir of York Minster, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Choir of York Minster, 1898. Grade I listed York Minster constructed in Gothic style on Norman foundations under orders of Walter de Gray in 1215 with efforts at restoration from 1730s onwards

St. Gowans Head and Chapel, 1898. Creator: Unknown
St. Gowans Head and Chapel, 1898. Grade I listed St Govans Chapel at St Govans Head, Pembrokeshire Wales built into the side of a limestone cliff during 13th century

Castle Howard: South Front, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Castle Howard: South Front, 1898. Grade I listed Castle Howard in North Yorkshire, begun in 1699 to designs by Sir John Vanbrugh for the 3rd Earl of Carlisle in a Baroque style

Harlech Castle, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Harlech Castle, 1898. Harlech Castle, Grade I-listed medieval fortification close to the Irish Sea built by Edward I and a World Heritage site. From " Our Own Country, Volume III"

St. Georges Chapel, Windsor, 1898. Creator: Unknown
St. Georges Chapel, Windsor, 1898. Grade I listed St Georges Chapel at Windsor Castle was established in the 14th century by King Edward III

Ruins of the Bishops Palace, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Ruins of the Bishops Palace, 1898. St Davids Bishops Palace dates back to the 6th century, although the ruins date largely from late 13th-14th centuries

Westgate, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Westgate, 1898. The Westgate, a medieval gatehouse in the city walls of Canterbury were built from Kentish ragstone c1379 and is Grade I listed. From " Our Own Country, Volume VI"

Broadlands, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Broadlands, 1898. Grade I listed English country house near Romsey in Hampshire, with formal gardens Grade II listed, Queen Elizabeth II

Bar Gate, South Side, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Bar Gate, South Side, 1898. Bargate is a Grade I listed medieval gatehouse in the city centre of Southampton, England built as part of the Norman town walls, c1180 of stone and flint

Winchester Cathedral, from the North-West, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Winchester Cathedral, from the North-West, 1898. Winchester Cathedral is Grade I listed and one of the largest cathedrals in Europe, restoration work was carried out by T. G. Jackson in 1905-12

Beverley Minster, 1898. Creator: Unknown
Beverley Minster, 1898. Grade I listed Beverley Minster, two great Perpendicular towers added c1400 with restoration work during early 18th century under Nicholas Hawksmoor

The Town Hall, 1898. Creator: Unknown
The Town Hall, 1898. Birmingham Town Hall, Grade I listed concert hall in Victoria Square, Birmingham, England, based on proportions of the Temple of Castor

Old Shoreham Church, 1835. Creator: Unknown
Old Shoreham Church, 1835. Grade I listed 10th century St Nicolas Church in Shoreham-by-Sea. After a drawing by Samuel Hieronymous Grimm

New Shoreham Church, 1835. Creator: Charles J Smith
New Shoreham Church, 1835. Grade I listed 11th century parish church of St Mary de Haura, Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex. Antique line engraving by CJ Smith

Climping Church, 1835. Creator: Charles J Smith
Climping Church, 1835. Grade I listed Church of St Mary in Climping, West Sussex. Antique line engraving by CJ Smith after JC Buckler

Goodwood, 1835. Creator: Unknown
Goodwood, 1835. Goodwood House, Grade I listed country house in Westhampnett, West Sussex built c1600 and home to the Duke of Richmond

Sheffield Place, 1835. Creator: Unknown
Sheffield Place, 1835. Grade I listed park and garden laid out in 18th century by Capability Brown at Sheffield Place, Fletching. Residence of George Holroyd, 2nd Earl of Sheffield (1802-1876)

Danny Park, 1835. Creator: Charles J Smith
Danny Park, 1835. Danny House is a Grade I listed Elizabethan red brick Mansion near Hurstpierpoint in West Sussex, England, built 1593-95 by George Goring

Petworth Park, 1835. Creators: Unknown, William Westall
Petworth Park, 1835. Grade I listed country house, rebuilt in 1688 by Charles Seymour and known for an art collection made by George Wyndham

Howden Church, Poultons Series, 1929. Creator: Unknown
Howden Church, Poultons Series, 1929. Howden Minster is a Grade I listed church in York, there has been a church on the site since Anglo-Saxon times

Moreton Old Hall, Congleton, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Moreton Old Hall, Congleton, 1920. Moreton Hall, a moated half-timbered Tudor manor house in Cheshire, England built for landowner William Moreton c1504-08

Great Portal, Crowland Abbey, 1890. Creator: Unknown
Great Portal, Crowland Abbey, 1890. Crowland Abbey, part of a Benedictine abbey in Lincolnshire, is Grade I listed. From " Cassells Illustrated Universal History, Vol

Bruce Castle, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Bruce Castle, c1876. Grade I listed 16th-century manor house in Lordship Lane, Tottenham, home to Sir William Compton and Sir Rowland Hill, used as a school during the 19th century

Lambeth Palace, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Lambeth Palace, c1876. London residence of the Archbishop of Canterbury in England, Grade I listed. Tudor building with construction added in neo-Gothic style in 1834 by Edward Blore (1787-1879)

The Albert Memorial, c1876. Creator: Unknown
The Albert Memorial, c1876. The Albert Memorial in Kensington Gardens, designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott in Gothic Revival style was commissioned by Queen Victoria in memory of her husband Prince

Holland House, from the North, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Holland House, from the North, c1876. Jacobean country house in Kensington built 1605 for Sir Walter Cope by architect John Thorpe, a noted gathering-place for Whigs in the 19th century

Grand Staircase, Holland House, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Grand Staircase, Holland House, c1876. Jacobean country house in Kensington built in 1605 for Sir Walter Cope by architect John Thorpe, destroyed by German firebombing during the Blitz

Holland House, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Holland House, c1876. Jacobean country house in Kensington built 1605 for Sir Walter Cope by architect John Thorpe, a noted gathering-place for Whigs in the 19th century

Rogers Seat and Inigo Jones Gateway, Holland House, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Rogers Seat and Inigo Jones Gateway, Holland House, c1876. Rogers Seat, named after Samuel Rogers, poet and banker and comissioned gateway of Portland stone by Inigo Jones

Chelsea Church, 1860, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Chelsea Church, 1860, (c1876). Chelsea Old Church dates from 1157 and was originally the parish church of Chelsea village, before it was engulfed by London. It is Grade I listed

Cromwell House, Highgate, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Cromwell House, Highgate, c1876. Cromwell House is a Grade I listed building in Highgate built for prosperous London merchant, Richard Sprignell in 1637-8

Staircase of Cromwell House, 1876, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Staircase of Cromwell House, 1876, (c1876). Cromwell House on Highgate Hill, Haringey, built for prosperous London merchant, Richard Sprignell in 1637-8, is Grade I listed

Holland House, Kensington, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Holland House, Kensington, c1876. Holland House, originally known as Cope Castle, an early Jacobean country house built in 1605 by diplomat Sir Walter Cope to designs by Inigo Jones

Kensal Green Cemetery, c1876. Creator: Unknown
Kensal Green Cemetery, c1876. Inspired by Pere Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, founded by George Frederick Carden, the cemetery opened in 1833 and is Grade I listed

Old Bridge Over the Lake, Regents Park, in 1847, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Old Bridge Over the Lake, Regents Park, in 1847, (c1876). One of the Royal Parks of London, Regents park was appropriated by Henry VIII on Dissolution of the Monasteries

The New Inn, Gloucester, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The New Inn, Gloucester, 1936. The New Inn public house, hotel and restaurant, timber framed medieval courtyard, Grade I listed

The Feathers, Ludlow, Shropshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Feathers, Ludlow, Shropshire, 1936. The Feathers Hotel with half-timbered facade was built in 1619, with later Tudor additions and Jacobean finishing, a Grade I listed building

The Lion, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Lion, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, 1936. The Lion Hotel Shrewsbury, Grade I listed, 16th century coaching inn, Charles Darwin caught the coach here to his voyage of discovery

The Bear and Billet, Chester, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Bear and Billet, Chester, 1936. The Bear and Billet, 17th-century Grade I listed timber-framed town house, built in 1664 for the Earls of Shrewsbury in Chester

The George, Glastonbury, Somersetshire, Sussex, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The George, Glastonbury, Somersetshire, Sussex, 1936. The George and Pilgrims Hotel dating to late 15th century, built for visitors to Glastonbury Abbey is Grade I listed

The Talbot, Oundle, Northamptonshire, 1936. Creator: Unknown
The Talbot, Oundle, Northamptonshire, 1936. The Talbot Hotel, former 16th century coaching inn, known for association with King Charles I in 1645, Grade I listed

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Grade I refers to the highest level of architectural and historical significance that a building or structure can achieve in England. It represents a rich tapestry of heritage, showcasing remarkable craftsmanship and captivating stories from different eras. Take a step back in time to Westgate, Canterbury, 1898. With its origins shrouded in mystery by an unknown creator, this Grade I gem stands as a testament to the city's medieval past. Its imposing presence beckons visitors to explore its secrets. Journey further into history at Shobdon Court, Hereford - The Lord Bateman, 1910. This Grade I marvel transports you to an era of opulence and grandeur. Its stately elegance captivates all who wander through its hallowed halls. Nature's beauty unfolds at The Gardens of Stowe House, Bucks, c1785. Painted by Thomas Rowlandson, this Grade I masterpiece showcases meticulously manicured landscapes that have stood the test of time. A true feast for the eyes. Derbyshire's crown jewel awaits at Chatsworth House – a magnificent Grade I stately home steeped in history and surrounded by breathtaking landscapes. Prepare to be enchanted as you delve into centuries-old tales within these hallowed walls. Venture northward to Castle Howard in North Yorkshire – an architectural marvel that has withstood the passage of time since it was built in Europe during England's storied past. This Grade I treasure is sure to transport you back through centuries of English heritage. The Palace of the Stuarts rises majestically amidst York's historic streetscape since 1881; its creator remains unknown but left behind an enduring legacy worthy of admiration for generations yet unborn. Discover hidden gems like Cloister Pump and Hall Steps from 1926—a testament to human ingenuity blending seamlessly with nature’s wonders—showcasing how architecture can harmonize with its surroundings while standing tall as a proud Grade I structure.