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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 › visit › placesHistory of Bolingbroke Castle | English Heritage

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   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).

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

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   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

   • Phone: 01529 461499

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

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   Bolingbroke Castle is situated in a valley at the point where the wolds rise out of the fenland of eastern Lincolnshire. The site lies in an area of grassland on the south side of the village of Old Bolingbroke.

7. castlestudiestrust.org › blog › 2019/04/27Baffling Bolingbroke: understanding Henry IV’s home – Castle ...

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   May 29, 2018 · Baffling Bolingbroke: understanding Henry IV’s home. In rural Lincolnshire, nearly 30 miles east of Lincoln, stand the remains of a castle once held by royalty. The remaining walls and towers of Bolingbroke Castle are still 3m tall in some parts, and you can make out its distinctive hexagonal shape. The buildings that once crowded together ...

8. lincolnandbeyond.co.uk › bolingbroke-castleBolingbroke Castle: a brief 2024 visitors' guide - Lincoln ...

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   Sep 13, 2022 · Bolingbroke Castle, a 13th-century fortification that has been carefully excavated, was a focal point for many consequential historical moments and is one of the most fascinating insights into the county’s heritage.

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   Where is Bolingbroke Castle?

   • The monument includes the remains of the castle and its associated earthworks. Bolingbroke Castle is situated in a valley at the point where the wolds rise out of the fenland of eastern Lincolnshire. The site lies in an area of grassland on the south side of the village of Old Bolingbroke.

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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).

   History of Bolingbroke Castle | English Heritage

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   Where is Old Bolingbroke?

   • Old Bolingbroke is located off the A155 between Coningsby and Spilsby in Lincolnshire. The car park is situated on Moat Lane. The field adjacent to the castle which includes an earthwork believed to be linked to the castle is also accessible. Grid ref: TF 3492 6492 Opening Times The site is open from dawn until dusk all year round Facilities

   Bolingbroke Castle • Heritage Lincolnshire

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   What happened to Bolingbroke Castle?

   • At the start of the First English Civil War, Bolingbroke was again put to use as a military fortification garrisoned by Royalist forces. In 1643 it was badly damaged in a siege during the Battle of Winceby. The following year, the castle was recaptured from the Parliamentarians but due to defeats elsewhere was relinquished again.

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10. 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.