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The construction work of the Hanwell Castle began in 1498 by William Cope. Sir Anthony Cope completed the Hanwell Hall. It had four towers and a gatehouse. The “gallant house of Hanwell.” It was a spacious quadrangular building, with massive towers at the angles.

The Spencer family had a significant connection to Hanwell Castle during the 16th century. This relationship was established through marriages and property transactions between the Cope and Spencer families.

King of England, Ireland, and Scotland James I made royal visits to the Hanwell Castle in 1605 and 1612. King James' visit was hosted by the 1st Baronet of Hanwell, Sir Anthony Cope. Sir Anthony created a beautiful garden for the estate.

King of England, Ireland, and Scotland Charles I visited Hanwell Castle in 1637. King Charles' visit was hosted by Sir William Cope, the 2nd Baronet of Hanwell.

~~Members of the Spencer family lived at the castle. Spencers were relatives.~~

Copes lived at Hanwell Castle until 1714 but the Copes owned it until 1781. 4th Baronet of Bruern, Sir Charles Cope was the last owner. In the 18th century, following the death of Sir Charles Cope of Bruern in 1781, extensive demolition was carried out. Most of the original structure was demolished in the 18th century, with only the south-west tower and south wing surviving from the original 1498 construction.

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 The construction work of the Hanwell Castle began in 1498 by William Cope. Sir Anthony Cope completed the Hanwell Hall. It had four towers and a gatehouse. The “gallant house of Hanwell.” It was a spacious quadrangular building, with massive towers at the angles.
+The Spencer family had a significant connection to Hanwell Castle during the 16th century. This relationship was established through marriages and property transactions between the Cope and Spencer families.
 King of England, Ireland, and Scotland James I made royal visits to the Hanwell Castle in 1605 and 1612. King James' visit was hosted by the 1st Baronet of Hanwell, Sir Anthony Cope. Sir Anthony created a beautiful garden for the estate.
 King of England, Ireland, and Scotland Charles I visited Hanwell Castle in 1637. King Charles' visit was hosted by Sir William Cope, the 2nd Baronet of Hanwell.
-Members of the Spencer family lived at the castle. Spencers were relatives.
 Copes lived at Hanwell Castle until 1714 but the Copes owned it until 1781. 4th Baronet of Bruern, Sir Charles Cope was the last owner. In the 18th century, following the death of Sir Charles Cope of Bruern in 1781, extensive demolition was carried out. Most of the original structure was demolished in the 18th century, with only the south-west tower and south wing surviving from the original 1498 construction.