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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.
Visit the ruins of a 13th century hexagonal castle, where Henry IV was born and Cromwell's army fought. Free entry, open any reasonable time during daylight hours, with wheelchair access and dog-friendly.
- Moat Lane, Spilsby, PE23 4HH, Lincolnshire
- 01529 461499
Learn about the origins, owners and events of Bolingbroke Castle, a 13th-century enclosure castle in Lincolnshire. Discover how it was the birthplace of Henry IV, the site of a Civil War siege and a Duchy of Lancaster administrative centre.
Visit the ruins of this medieval castle built by the Earl of Chester and Lincoln in the 13th century. Learn about its history, archaeology and the Battle of Winceby, and enjoy the tranquil Lincolnshire countryside.
Visit the ruins of a 13th century castle where Henry IV was born and John of Gaunt lived. Learn about the royal connections and the history of this hexagonal fortress built by the Earl of Chester.
History of 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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Sep 13, 2022 · Bolingbroke Castle is a 13th-century fortification in Lincolnshire that was the birthplace of King Henry IV and the scene of a Civil War siege. Learn about its history, how to get there and how to visit its ruins for free.
