Peterborough, an extension to an existing fortified manor house. Tattershall Castle, Lincolnshire, has hall and large solar block later converted into a tower. Beverston Castle near Tetbury, dating from the 13th century, has a surviving but ruined solar in the south tower of the west range, with a vaulted undercroft below. Highclere Castle near Newbury — its suite of rooms used by the owning family are demonstrated in the serial TV Downton Abbey, but the house is post-medieval. Great Dixter, in Northiam — home of the late British gardener and author Christopher Lloyd, has a recreated solar. See also In much smaller large houses being synonymous as to all three terms: Parlour Drawing room (withdrawing room) References European architecture Rooms