Castle in Surrey facing demolition

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A farmer who built a mock-Tudor castle and hid it behind a huge stack of hay bales has been given a three-month suspended prison sentence. Robert Fidler, 66, built the four-bedroom home near Redhill in Surrey in 2000 without planning permission. Reigate and Banstead Borough Council argued he was in contempt of court for not complying with enforcement notices. A High Court judge agreed, saying he would be jailed for his "defiance" if the property is not demolished by June.