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1. www.lancastercastle.com › the-castle-todayThe castle today - Lancaster Castle

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   Reputed to be the oldest continually sitting Crown Court in the country, this oak-panelled room still features the original branding iron used on ‘malefactors’ appearing in the dock. The courtroom – but not the branding iron! – is still in use today.

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   • A Plan of The Castle

     Lancaster Castle, one of the most captivating historical...

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     Development. The Duchy of Lancaster has commissioned a £3m...

   • The Castle Buildings

     The last major extension to Lancaster Castle was the Female...

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Lancaster_CastleLancaster Castle - Wikipedia

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   Lancaster was once again designated for use as a prison from 1954 onwards when the council leased the castle to the Home Office. The last Assizes were held at Lancaster in 1972. As the court and prison were so close, and contained within the castle walls, Lancaster was used for high-security trials. [32]

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     Lancaster Castle, UK : A walking tour || Once it was used as Prison during English Civil war ||

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     Lancaster Castle Through Time (1728-2022)

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4. www.tripadvisor.co.uk › Attraction_Review-g187064LANCASTER CASTLE (2024) All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go ...

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   Since being established by the Romans the castle has been a home to monarchs, a place of trial and execution, and a working prison right up until 2012. Still a crown court, the majority of the castle is now open to the public for the first time in over 1,000 years. Duration: 1-2 hours.

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5. www.nigelsphotoblog.co.uk › 2021 › 03Lancaster Castle: A building dating from the 11th century but ...

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   Mar 25, 2021 · Lancaster Castle: A building dating from the 11th century but still in use as court.

6. crazyaboutcastles.com › english-castles › lancasterLancaster Castle | Get Tickets, Visitor Info | Castles History

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   The Ministry of Justice decommissioned HMP Lancaster Castle, returning the Castle to the Duchy of Lancaster. At this time, the new key objectives included significant refurbishment to preserve and restore the fabric of the buildings as well as keeping the Castle open and available to the public.

7. www.lancashire.gov.uk › museums › lancaster-castleLancaster Castle - Lancashire County Council

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   Dominating the local skyline, Lancaster Castle is one of England's best-preserved castles. The castle is owned by His Majesty the King, who is the Duke of Lancaster. The castle offers a glimpse...

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   Who owns Lancaster Castle?

   • The castle buildings are owned by the British sovereign as Duke of Lancaster; part of the structure is used to host sittings of the Crown Court. Until 2011 the majority of the buildings were leased to the Ministry of Justice as HM Prison Lancaster, after which the castle was returned to the Duchy's management.

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   What happened to Lancaster Castle?

   • Until 2011 the majority of the buildings were leased to the Ministry of Justice as HM Prison Lancaster, after which the castle was returned to the Duchy's management. The castle is now open to the public seven days a week and is undergoing a large-scale refurbishment.

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   Is Lancaster Castle worth visiting?

   • Definitely recommend visiting this lovely place no matter how much time you have in Lancaster - the whole guided tour around the outside portion of the castle will take you maximum 20 mintes. Definitely worth it! This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

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   How much does it cost to visit Lancaster Castle?

   • Entry to the Castle courtyard is FREE. Public access to each of the buildings is permissible only by Official Guided Tours, which require the purchase of an admissions ticket. Lancaster is open daily from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm (except over the Christmas/ New Year holiday). In summer, guided tours typically operate daily from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm.

   Lancaster Castle | Get Tickets, Visitor Info | Castles History

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   Why is Lancaster Castle important?

   • Lancaster Castle boasts a compelling history spanning over 1,000 years. Historically a defensive fortress, a royal residence, and a prison, its abundant historical records and remarkably preserved medieval architecture solidify its significance as a monument of national importance. - c. 1093? (Original Castle possibly constructed)

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   When was Lancaster Castle built?

   • Lancaster Castle is a medieval castle and former prison in Lancaster in the English county of Lancashire. Its early history is unclear, but it may have been founded in the 11th century on the site of a Roman fort overlooking a crossing of the River Lune. In 1164 the Honour of Lancaster, including the castle, came under royal control.

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9. www.lancastercastle.com › the-castle-todayDevelopment Update | Lancaster Castle

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   Development. The Duchy of Lancaster has commissioned a £3m programme of remedial and restorative works designed to protect the historic fabric of Lancaster Castle. Over the next two years, the Duchy team will work with heritage architects, archaeological specialists, structural engineers and conservationists to restore further areas of the ...