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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bolingbroke_CastleBolingbroke Castle - Wikipedia

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   Bolingbroke Castle is a ruined castle in Bolingbroke (now Old Bolingbroke) in Lincolnshire, England. Construction. Reconstruction of the north face of the castle, showing the gatehouse. Most of the castle is built of Spilsby greenstone, as are several nearby churches.

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3. www.english-heritage.org.uk › bolingbroke-castleBolingbroke Castle | English Heritage

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   Opening Times. History. Free Entry. Open any reasonable time during daylight hours. Address: Moat Lane, Old Bolingbroke, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 4HH. Before You Go. The remains of a 13th century hexagonal castle, birthplace in 1367 of the future King Henry IV, with adjacent earthworks. Besieged and taken by Cromwell's Parliamentarians in 1643.

   • Location: Moat Lane, Spilsby, PE23 4HH, Lincolnshire

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4. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesHistory of Bolingbroke Castle | English Heritage

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   Description. The visitor enters through the gatehouse towers into the open central area of the castle. Bolingbroke Castle is a prime example of 13th-century architectural design and is described as an ‘enclosure’ castle. Such castles are characterised by curtain walls with towers enclosing a courtyard.

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6. historicengland.org.uk › listing › the-listBolingbroke Castle, Bolingbroke - 1008318 | Historic England

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   The monument includes the remains of Bolingbroke Castle, built in the early 13th century by Randulph de Blundevil, Earl of Chester and Lincoln. In the late 13th and early 14th centuries it served as an administrative centre for the extensive estates of Henry de Lacy, Earl of Lincoln, before passing by marriage in 1311 to the house of Lancaster.

7. www.heritagelincolnshire.org › bolingbroke-castleBolingbroke Castle • Heritage Lincolnshire

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   Visit the ruins of this medieval castle to discover more about its fascinating history, to learn about the archaeology on the site (which dates back to the 12th Century) and to enjoy this tranquil spot in beautiful Lincolnshire countryside.

8. www.visitlincolnshire.com › bolingbroke-castleBolingbroke Castle - Visit Lincolnshire

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   More about the area. Visit the remains of a 13th century hexagonal castle, birthplace in 1367 of the future King Henry IV, with adjacent earthworks. Bolingbroke Castle was one of three castles built by Ranulf de Blundeville, Earl of Chester and Lincoln, in the 1220s after his return from the Crusades (the others being Beeston Castle, Cheshire ...

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   What is Bolingbroke Castle?

   • Bolingbroke Castle is a prime example of 13th century castle design complete with a large gatehouse, round towers and a moat. Today the castle is a ruin with only the ground floors of the towers remaining and the lower parts of the walls.

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   Who built Bolingbroke Castle?

   • Bolingbroke Castle was one of three castles built by Ranulf de Blundeville, Earl of Chester and Lincoln, in the 1220s after his return from the Crusades (the others being Beeston Castle, Cheshire, and Chartley, Staffordshire).

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   How do you enter Bolingbroke Castle?

   • The visitor enters through the gatehouse towers into the open central area of the castle. Bolingbroke Castle is a prime example of 13th-century architectural design and is described as an ‘enclosure’ castle. Such castles are characterised by curtain walls with towers enclosing a courtyard.

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   Who was Henry Bolingbroke?

   • John and Blanche's son, Henry (the future Henry IV), was also born at Bolingbroke Castle in 1367 and consequently was known as "Henry Bolingbroke" before he became king in 1399. By the 15th and 16th century, the castle had fallen into disrepair although repairs were carried out during the Tudor period.

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10. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attraction_Review-g7153362BOLINGBROKE CASTLE: All You Need to Know BEFORE ... - Tripadvisor

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    Bolingbroke Castle. 83 reviews. #1 of 1 things to do in Old Bolingbroke. Historic SitesCastles. Open now. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. The remains of a 13th century hexagonal castle, birthplace in 1367 of the future King Henry IV, with adjacent earthworks.