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

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   The castle today. Click here to view the Lancaster Castle Plan and Brochure. Take a Tour. Since HMP Lancaster Castle was decommissioned by the Ministry of Justice and the Castle returned to the Duchy of Lancaster in 2012, the focus has very much been on the preservation and restoration of the fabric of these historic buildings.

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2. www.lancastercastle.comHome | Lancaster Castle

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   Lancaster Castle's origins date back almost 1,000 years. This Grade 1 Listed Building occupies a city-centre hilltop location on the site of three successive Roman forts and has been described by English Heritage as "not only the North-West's most important historic and archaeological monument but also of international importance". More.

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4. www.lancasterguardian.co.uk › whats-on › arts-andLancaster Castle re-opens after extensive conservation and ...

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   Nov 11, 2019 · Lancaster Castle has re-opened to the public - with a remodelled “sweeping piazza” and brand new cafe. After extensive conservation and restoration works to the lower courtyard and historic castle buildings over the last year, the John O’Gaunt gate re-opened on Saturday November 9. Lancaster Castle. Photo by Nick Dagger Photography. A ...

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

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   Lancaster Castle. 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 ...

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

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   The Shire Hall Lancaster Castle Castle Parade Lancaster LA1 1YJ. The castle is located near to Lancaster city centre and is sign-posted from junctions 33 and 34 of the M6 motorway. The site is a five-minute walk from the railway station; the bus station is a ten to fifteen-minute walk. Plan your journey and view bus timetables for your area and ...

7. www.visitlancashire.com › whats-on › heritage-openHeritage Open Days at Lancaster Castle - Visit Lancashire

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   Lancaster Castle is one of the most iconic buildings in the north-west. Originally constructed in about 1093 by Roger de Poitou, it is today owned by HM The Queen in Right of Her Duchy of Lancaster. Serving as both a court & prison, it has witnessed some of the most famous and infamous trials in English history, including those of the Lancashire witches.

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   How old is Lancaster Castle?

   • Find out more Lancaster Castle's origins date back almost 1,000 years. This Grade 1 Listed Building occupies a city-centre hilltop location on the site of three successive Roman forts and has been described by English Heritage as "not only the North-West's most important historic and archaeological monument but also of international importance".

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   What is Lancaster Castle famous for?

   • Serving as both a court & prison, it has witnessed some of the most famous and infamous trials in English history, including those of the Lancashire witches. Lancaster Castle is a Grade I Listed Building,

   Heritage Open Days at Lancaster Castle - Visit Lancashire

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   Where is Lancaster Castle?

   • The castle is located near to Lancaster city centre and is sign-posted from junctions 33 and 34 of the M6 motorway. The site is a five-minute walk from the railway station; the bus station is a ten to fifteen-minute walk. Plan your journey and view bus timetables for your area and train times (external site).

   Lancaster Castle - Lancashire County Council

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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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   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 HMP Lancaster Castle?

   • Click here to view the Lancaster Castle Plan and Brochure Take a Tour Since HMP Lancaster Castle was decommissioned by the Ministry of Justice and the Castle returned to the Duchy of Lancaster in 2012, the focus has very much been on the preservation and restoration of the fabric of these historic buildings.

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9. www.duchyoflancaster.co.uk › 2019/11/18 › lancasterLancaster Castle Restored and Re-Opened | Duchy of Lancaster

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   Nov 18, 2019 · Following a 2-year conservation project, the Duchy of Lancaster has re-opened the historic John O’Gaunt gate and unveiled the new-look Lancaster Castle to the visiting public. The works have included the careful removal of the former Prison Visitors building to reveal a new sweeping piazza, covered cloister walk, purpose-built Visitor café, gallery space and teaching suite.