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Lancaster Castle, often known as John O’ Gaunt’s Castle, is one of the most historically fascinating surviving buildings in the country. Its beginnings date back to Roman times when, from its commanding position on the hill overlooking the town of Lancaster and the River Lune, it stood as a bastion against the marauding forces of the ...
- A Dark History
A glimpse into the history of Lancaster Castle and its use...
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Visiting The Castle - History - Lancaster Castle
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Duchy of Lancaster - History - Lancaster Castle
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People & Stories - History - Lancaster Castle
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Royal Visitors - History - Lancaster Castle
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Ten people convicted of witchcraft at the Summer Assize in...
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Out of 200 executions at Lancaster Castle, only 43 were for...
- A Dark History
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 .
The history of Lancaster Castle dates back to Roman times when a fort, known as “Lune Castle,” was established in the late 1st century AD to guard the strategic crossing of the River Lune.
Lancaster Castle gives visitors a unique look at the history of the judiciary, changes to the UK penal system over the centuries and a rare insight into the ways in which different types of prisoners were detained and treated
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Oct 6, 2005 · Lancaster Castle's beginnings date back to Roman times and from its commanding position on the hill overlooking the city of Lancaster and the River Lune, it stood as a...
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.
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Lancaster was given city status in 1937 because of its “long association with the Crown”. The castle has around a thousand years of rich history. It has been involved in conflict – it was attacked by Robert Bruce and besieged by Royalists in the English Civil War on more than one occasion.