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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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Lancaster Castle, one of the most captivating historical...
- A Plan of The Castle
Lancaster Castle, one of the most captivating historical...
- Development Update
The castle today. Development Update. Development. The Duchy...
- The Castle Buildings
The last major extension to Lancaster Castle was the Female...
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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 .
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 ...
Mar 25, 2021 · Lancaster Castle: A building dating from the 11th century but still in use as court.
May 14, 2020 · Journey from 2017 to 1802 and back with these amazing images of Lancaster Castle and see how great a change there has been in those 200 years. Enjoy and be fascinated by this remarkable video by James Fox – Time Travel Images
May 11, 2023 · Lancaster Castle. Lancaster Castle, often known as John O’ Gaunt’s Castle, is one of the most historically fascinating surviving buildings in the country.
May 28, 2013 · Though much of the castle will still remain inaccessible for the time being its owner, The Duchy of Lancaster, has already engaged the public in consultation about its future use and is keen to make more of the centuries-old building accessible.
