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2. www.english-heritage.org.uk › conisbrough-castleVisit Conisbrough Castle - English Heritage

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   This romantic castle with stunning views over Conisbrough, inspired Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe and still fires the imagination today. With floors and roof restored in the lofty circular keep you can fully appreciate the magnificence of the original 12th century building.

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Conisbrough_CastleConisbrough Castle - Wikipedia

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   Conisbrough Castle is a medieval fortification in Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, England. The castle was initially built in the 11th century by William de Warenne, the Earl of Surrey, after the Norman conquest of England in 1066.

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

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   The magnificent keep at Conisbrough Castle is one of South Yorkshire’s most striking landmarks. The castle was the centre of a great Norman lordship, given by William the Conqueror to William de Warenne. The keep was probably built in the 1170s or 1180s.

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6. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesConisbrough Castle Things to do | English Heritage

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   Stare down into the basement, then climb right up to the roof top and drink in dramatic views of the surrounding town and countryside. For 850 years the castle has been a landmark for its community and a symbol of the power, wealth and ambition of the powerful de Warennes who built it.

7. www.tripadvisor.com › Attraction_Review-g1799856-dConisbrough Castle - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go (2024)

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   Conisbrough Castle. This romantic castle with stunning views over Conisbrough, inspired Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe and still fires the imagination today. With floors and roof restored in the lofty circular keep you can fully appreciate the magnificence of the original 12th century building.

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8. www.conisbroughcastle.org.uk › visitingVisiting Conisbrough Castle

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   Visiting Conisbrough Castle. Those of us who love all things historical will certainly enjoy visiting Conisbrough Castle in South Yorkshire. Steeped in history taking a look around this fabulous castle is both educational and a pleasure.

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   Who built Conisbrough Castle?

   • Conisbrough Castle is a medieval fortification in Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, England. The castle was initially built in the 11th century by William de Warenne, the Earl of Surrey, after the Norman conquest of England in 1066.

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   What time is Conisbrough Castle open?

   • Open daily, 10am - 5pm. This romantic castle with stunning views over Conisbrough, inspired Sir Walter Scott's Ivanhoe and still fires the imagination today. With floors and roof restored in the lofty circular keep you can fully appreciate the magnificence of the original 12th century building.

   Visit Conisbrough Castle - English Heritage

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   Was Conisbrough a Saxon castle?

   • While at Doncaster on his way north Sir Walter Scott saw Conisbrough, which he thought to be an Anglo-Saxon ruin, and recreated it as Coningsburgh Castle in his celebrated novel Ivanhoe (1819). The castle was taken into state guardianship in 1950, and in the 1960s the Ministry of Works carried out extensive masonry repairs.

   History of Conisbrough Castle - English Heritage

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   Why should you visit Conisbrough Castle?

   • The first thing that will strike you when entering the famous keep is how English Heritage has utilised technology to tell visitors the wonderful story of Conisbrough Castle. The keeps walls have life sized projected characters featured upon them that talk to visitors along with audio visual features and display panels.

   Visiting Conisbrough Castle

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   What happened to Conisbrough Castle?

   • Conisbrough Castle fell into ruin, its outer wall badly affected by subsidence, and was given to the Carey family in the 16th century. Its derelict state prevented it from involvement in the English Civil War of the 17th century and the remains were bought by the Duke of Leeds in 1737.

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   How do I book a tour of Conisbrough Castle?

   • Tours around Conisbrough Castle that are led by experts can be booked via the English Heritage website online or by telephone or post. Self-led tours are available free for qualifying groups, while castle information can be downloaded prior to your visit.

   Visiting Conisbrough Castle

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10. production.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesConisbrough Castle Things to do | English Heritage

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    Explore the Castle. Step inside the castle walls and be amazed by the unsually well-preserved keep. The reinstated floors allow you to fully explore the private chambers and steep curving staircases of this impressive castle.