The History of Sudeley Castle Goes Back to 1066 

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I meet Lady Ashcombe who, after the sudden and unexpected death of her husband, became a young American matriarch of an ancient British monument. She knows the castle inside out, and its history begins in 1066, when the first residence was recorded. Over the centuries, Sudeley Castle has seen constructions, additions, demolitions and restorations. Today, Sudeley wears its scars gracefully, with beautiful exposed ruins a distinctive feature of the overall building.
Lady Ashcombe has made her own mark on the history of this remarkable house, by focusing on interior refurbishments. When she took on management of the estate, she was determined to preserve it and get it right. Looking around, it's obvious that she is a master of balancing the needs for modern comfortable accommodation with the reverence a building like this demands.
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