Boston Castle, in Rotherham England, was built as a hunting lodge for the third Earl of Effingham who was, in 1775, a serving British officer. He was keen to have his military capabilities recognized and had at one time served as a mercenary for Russian queen, Catherine the Great, against the Turks in an attempt to raise his profile. Despite his military ambitions, he supported of the American Revolution (or at least opposed sending troops against the colonists). He spoke passionately against the war in the House of Lords in…
