Castle begun by William Lord Hastings, October 1480; building stopped at end of 1484 shortly after his execution in 1483
Three storeyed west tower only part finished by 1483; view from south-west; almost entirely of red brick; master mason was John Cowper
View towards west tower; bridge & gatehouse beyond; surrounded by moat c.360 x 300 feet
Gatehouse with four-centred arch; thin brick varied in places with black patterns; stone only used for doorways, windows & string courses
View of the west tower from inner courtyard
View of the west tower from upper room of gatehouse
Gatehouse from inner courtyard
Gunroom on ground floor of gatehouse
Gunroom looking inward to courtyard
Gunport built into brickwork
Upper room of gatehouse looking towards west tower
Upper room of gatehouse looking outwards (north-west); arched two-light windows
Window from gatehouse dressed in stone
View from gatehouse of north-east side of inner courtyard; site of c.14 manor buildings including solar, hall & kitchen
Entry Name: Kirby Muxloe Castle
Listing Date: 23 February 1987
Grade: I
Source: Historic England
Source ID: 1177213
English Heritage Legacy ID: 188965
ID on this website: 101177213
Location: Kirby Muxloe, Blaby, Leicestershire, LE9
County: Leicestershire
District: Blaby
Civil Parish: Kirby Muxloe
Built-Up Area: Leicester
Traditional County: Leicestershire
Lieutenancy Area (Ceremonial County): Leicestershire
Church of England Parish: Kirby Muxloe St Bartholomew
Church of England Diocese: Leicester