The land on which Lulworth Castle stands was first acquired by Thomas Howard, 2nd Duke of Norfolk, through his marriage in to the de Newburgh family. In 1575 Queen Elizabeth appointed him Viscount Bindon and in the same year he built a large country house on the site of Bindon Abbey. Thomas was wealthy and of high status, standing as Vice Admiral of Dorset and defender of the coast against smuggling and piracy.

The estate passed in 1582 to Henry and eventually his brother Thomas who built the castle as a hunting lodge to host hunting parties for the King.

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