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

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   Oakham Castle is a historic building in Oakham, Rutland. The castle is known for its collection of massive horseshoes and is also recognised as one of the best examples of domestic Norman architecture in England. [1] It is a Grade I listed building. [1] Owned and managed by the Rutland County Council, Oakham Castle is licensed for civil ...

3. www.oakham.co.uk › oakham-castleOakham Castle - History and Visitor Information

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   Welcome to Oakham Castle, one of Europe's finest examples of Norman architecture, hosting Rutland’s world-famous Horseshoe collection.

4. www.oakhamcastle.orgOakham Castle

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   The Norman great hall of Oakham Castle is one of the finest surviving example of domestic Norman architecture in Europe. For Days out in Oakham...

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   Find the perfect oakham castle stock photo, image, vector, illustration or 360 image. Available for both RF and RM licensing.

6. historicengland.org.uk › listing › the-listOAKHAM CASTLE, Oakham - 1073277 | Historic England

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   List entry 1073277. Grade I Listed Building: Oakham Castle. May include summary, reasons for designation and history.

7. discover-rutland.co.uk › listing › oakham-castleOakham Castle - Discover Rutland - Historic building

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   Inside the Castle you can see a magnificent oak-timbered roof, leaded windows, and a stunning aristocratic display of over 240 gilded horseshoes, given to the Lord of the Manor by royalty and peers of the realm on their first visit to Oakham.

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   What is Oakham Castle known for?

   • Oakham Castle is a historic building in Oakham, Rutland. The castle is known for its collection of massive horseshoes and is also recognised as one of the best examples of domestic Norman architecture in England. It is a Grade I listed building.

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   Who built Oakham Castle?

   • The castle was built between 1180 and 1190 by Walkelin de Ferrers, lord of the manor of Oakham, and a great nephew of Robert de Ferrers, 1st Earl of Derby. The Great Hall comprises a nave and two arcaded aisles, each with three large stone columns.

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   Are Oakham Castle grounds & great hall free to visit?

   • Oakham Castle grounds and the Great Hall are FREE to visit. We do however appreciate your donations, all of which go to the Friends of Rutland County Museum and Oakham Castle. No booking is required, please see our Plan your visit page for everything you need to know before you visit. We look forward to welcoming you!

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   Is Oakham Castle free?

   • Oakham Castle is free to enter for visitors as well as providing a stunning and unique wedding venue. Oakham unveiled the first posthumous statue of Queen Elizabeth II in the world in April 2024. At seven foot tall and with three bronze corgi’s around the base, this installation is well worth a visit to Oakham Library Gardens.

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   Why does Oakham Castle have a horseshoe?

   • Two hundred and thirty horseshoes currently decorate the walls of Oakham Castle. It is thought that this tradition is linked to the de Ferrers' family name; Ferrier was the Norman French word for farrier and the horseshoe has been a symbol of the de Ferrers family since Henry de Ferrers arrived in England in 1066.

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   Where is Oakham in England?

   • 52°40′14″N0°44′00″W / / 52.6705; - Oakhamis a market townand civil parishin Rutland(of which it is the county town) in the East Midlandsof England. The town is located 25 miles (40.2 km) east of Leicester, 28 miles (45.1 km) south-east of Nottinghamand 23 miles (37.0 km) north-west of Peterborough.

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9. www.geograph.org.uk › snippet › 15580Oakham Castle [27 photos] in SK86150889 :: Geograph Britain ...

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   The large mound in the centre of town is what remains of the 12th century fortifications, and within it is the 12th century hall still called 'Oakham Castle'. Once called the Shire Hall, this building dates from 1190 and is in something like original condition, with round headed arches and dog-tooth carving.