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83 reviews. #1 of 1 things to do in Old Bolingbroke. Historic SitesCastles. Closed 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. Besieged and taken by Cromwell's Parliamentarians in 1643.
The castle was constructed during 1220-1230 in the same design as two of Ranulf’s other castles, one being in Beeston, Cheshire and the other in Chartley, Staffordshire. Bolingbroke is an enclosure castle, having a defensive perimeter curtain wall, supported by five towers and two gatehouse towers, it has no central keep.
eCastles : Castles and Fortifications of England and Wales. Home; Maps. UK Map; England. ... In the centre of Old Bolingbroke, off the A155. 12 miles north of Boston
Thank you for your visit and review. We are pleased to hear you enjoyed your visit. 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).
Aug 20, 2022 · 20 Aug 2022 - 21 Aug 2022. Bolingbroke Castle is stepping back in time for the 20th and 21st August for you to experience in in all its medieval glory! King Henry IV Returns to Bolingbroke. Join Heritage Lincolnshire and the Friends of Bolingbroke Castle as they team up with the magnificent Plantagenet Society to bring you a weekend to remember.
Sep 11, 2014 · Posted on September 11, 2014. Young Henry Bolingbroke was just eleven years old when he carried the ceremonial sword at his cousin Richard II’s coronation. The king was a year younger than Henry. Henry, named after one of his father’s (John of Gaunt) Lincolnshire castles was also known as Henry of Lancaster. His mother was Blanche of ...
Bolingbroke Castle: Hob Uid: 354204 Location : Lincolnshire East Lindsey Bolingbroke: Grid Ref : TF3493865010 Summary : A castle, built in circa 1220-30, by Ranulf de Blundeville , Earl of Chester and Lincoln (although possibly an earlier castle in some form, perhaps a motte and bailey, may have been in the vicinity on a different site between 1154-1216).
