Penrhyn Castle, just outside Bangor in Wales, is a prime example. It looks like a medieval fortress set in 40,000 acres. In fact it’s mock-Norman, built and rebuilt in the early 19th Century.

Penrhyn Castle and its lush wooded estate - it was built in the 19th Century - a fantasy palace with a stone facade that hides its internal red brick construction.

SPACE satellites are the latest weapon being used in the fight to boost interest in local history. The National Trust have launched a £4,000 project which will see electronic tours beamed ...