Boarstall Tower

John de Haudlo built Buckinghamshire's only complete medieval fortified building in 1312, both as defence for his house (demolished 1778) and as an expression of his status.

Although updated in 1615 for use as a banqueting pavilion or hunting lodge, and to reflect the latest taste, it retained its medieval belfry, crossloops and crenallations.

Today the exterior and many rooms remain virtually unchanged from that time.