aerial photograph of Castle Howard Yorkshire England UK. Built for the 3rd Earl of Carlisle Castle Howard took more than 100 years to build starting in 1699 and involved the complete removal of Henderskelfe Castle the village of Henderskelfe which previously stood in the grounds. It was designed by Sir John Vanbrugh who alos designed Blenheim Palace. In 2003 Time Team visited searching for remains of Henderskelfe village. The building is one of Englands largest country houses and has been home to the same family for 300 years...Image available for editorial use only