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1. www.heritagelincolnshire.org › resources › the-siegeThe Siege of Bolingbroke Castle • Heritage Lincolnshire

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   The Siege of Bolingbroke Castle. In the autumn of 1643 Bolingbroke Castle in Lincolnshire was the scene of a Civil War siege that lasted for more than a month. The Parliamentarian victories at Bolingbroke and at the nearby Battle of Winceby were decisive in securing the eventual defeat of the Royalists in the county.

2. www.friendsofbolingbrokecastle.comHome | Friends of Bolingbroke Castle

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3. www.walkingbritain.co.uk › walk-1509-descriptionOld Bolingbroke & East Keal circular Walk - Walking Britain

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   The castle is now in ruin. There is an interesting information board just outside the church explaining a little about Bolingbroke's past history. The majority of the fields you will pass through will be ploughed, so wear sturdy boots. The walk starts in the village of Old Bolingbroke (grid ref. TF348651) where parking is available on the road.

4. www.heritagelincolnshire.org › news › bolingbrokeBolingbroke Back in Time – The Return of the King

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   Aug 9, 2023 · Bolingbroke Back in Time – The Return of the King 12 th and 13th August 2023 11am – 4.30pm Bolingbroke Castle, Old Bolingbroke, Spilsby, Lincolnshire PE23 4HH. Prepare to be transported back in time as Bolingbroke Castle comes alive with the sights, sounds, and tastes of the medieval era during the much-anticipated event, Bolingbroke Back in Time.

5. heritage-explorer.lincolnshire.gov.uk › MonumentMLI43574 - Bolingbroke Castle - Lincolnshire Heritage Explorer

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   A castle at Bolingbroke was first recorded in 1232 and 1243 and was probably built c.1220-30 when Randulph de Blundevill returned from the crusades. The earlier castle may have been on Dewy Hill, to the north of the village. The castle consisted of a wet moat and walled enclosure defended by towers at the angles and a double towered gate house.

6. www.folger.edu › explore › shakespeares-worksRichard II - Act 2, scene 3 | Folger Shakespeare Library

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   Jul 31, 2015 · Act 2, scene 3. ⌜ Scene 3 ⌝. Synopsis: Bolingbroke and Northumberland, just outside Berkeley Castle, meet young Henry Percy, Northumberland’s son. When the duke of York enters, he chastises Bolingbroke for coming back to England, but admits to being powerless to stop him, and finally offers him hospitality at Berkeley Castle.

7. www.britainexpress.com › Bolingbroke-CastleBolingbroke Castle, Lincolnshire Travel Guide - Britain Express

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   Bolingbroke Castle was built sometime around 1230 by Randulph de Blundeville, Earl of Chester and Lincoln. De Blundeville chose a rather odd site for his castle, choosing a flat spot overlooked by low hills on three sides. This suggests that defence was not his primary motivation. The castle was about 250 feet across and was surrounded by a ...