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What’s the difference between a castle and a palace – eg Highclere Castle and Blenheim Palace?

Palatial Highclere ... but why is it a castle and not a palace? — Palatial Highclere ... but why is it a castle and not a palace? Photograph: Jack Sharp/AFP/Getty Images

Is there a technical/design difference to distinguish between a palace, castle or manor house? Why is it Highclere Castle but Blenheim Palace? Is there a difference or is it just a title?

Laura Rolles

• Post your answers – and new questions – below or email them to nq@theguardian.com

This article was corrected on 24 July to change “ie” to “eg” in the headline.

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