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Caption For Lanivet, St Benet's Abbey 1931

The old abbey just outside the village was founded in 1411 as a Benedictine hospital, but at the Dissolution it came into the hands of the Courtenay family who made it into a residence.

Caption For Eccleshall, The Castle C1965

In 1695 Bishop Lloyd began rebuilding the castle, and it continued as a residence until the death of Bishop Lonsdale in 1867.

Caption For Okehampton, The Castle 1890

The castle was rebuilt in the 14th century when an extension was added to the keep, and Okehampton became more a residence than a fortress.

Caption For Eccleshall, The Castle C1965

In 1695 Bishop Lloyd began rebuilding the castle, and it continued as a residence until the death of Bishop Lonsdale in 1867.

Caption For Leeds, Infirmary 1894

In March 1809 Mary Bateman, a resident of Leeds, was executed at York.

Caption For Caernarfon, The Castle 1921

The tower, which is considered by many to be a keep, was possibly built as a residence for Sir Otto de Grandison (1238-1328), the first justiciar of North Wales.

Caption For Henley On Thames, Bridge And Vicarage 1893

This house with its early 18th-century front was bought by the then rector, James King, and given 'in perpetuity' as a residence for the rectors of Henley.

Caption For Leeds, Infirmary 1894

In March 1809 Mary Bateman, a resident of Leeds, was executed at York.

Caption For Byfield, The Village C1960

The pub and hotel at the end has been radically changed and is now Bell Lodge, a residence for the retired and elderly.

Caption For Dudley, Castle Ruins C1955

The second stage was a major fire on 24 July 1750, which blazed for two days and finished the castle as a residence.

Caption For Otford, The Archbishops Palace 1895

He, in turn, made it into a residence for Princess Mary.

Caption For Leeds, Infirmary 1894

In March 1809 Mary Bateman, a resident of Leeds, was executed at York.

Caption For Avebury, The High Street C1950

On the right is Manor Farm, now a residence and bed and breakfast.

Caption For Dewsbury, Town Hall 1964

Newley was a resident actor here for a number of years.

Caption For Pilton, Tithe Barn C1955

It was established in the 13th century as a residence of the Abbots of Glastonbury and added to by them for the next couple of hundred years.

Caption For Epsom, Market, High Street 2005

'Being rather a sedate bunch in Epsom,' said a resident, 'this is the first time we've come across people like these eco-warriors.'