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They fell out of fashion in the 19th century,
and only his own house, Vanbrugh Castle, survives.
Mince Pie House, otherwise known as the Nunnery
or Sherwood, was built for Sir John's brother,
Phillip. It was demolished in 1911.
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Between 1718 and his death in 1726 the architect
and playright, Sir John Vanbrugh built an
extraordinary group of castellated houses
for himself and members of his family on a
twelve acre plot east of Maze Hill.
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