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  1. www.lancastercastle.com › historyHistory - Lancaster Castle

    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 ...

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  3. www.medievalchronicles.com › medieval-castlesLancaster Castle: A Storied Sentinel of England's History

    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.

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

    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 .

  5. www.bbc.co.uk › lancashire › contentLancashire - History - Lancaster Castle - BBC

    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 bastion...

  6. historyinyourownbackyard.com › city › lancaster-indianaLancaster, Indiana - History in Your Own Backyard

    The Eleutherian College in rural Lancaster, Indiana is probably the most important building in Indiana. Here’s the story behind the building.

  7. knightstemplar.co › lancaster-castle-legacyLancaster Castle: Legacy, History, and Cultural Significance

    Lancaster Castle, built on the site of a Roman fort, has a rich and varied history dating back almost 1,000 years. Originally constructed in the 11th century, the castle has witnessed numerous events that have shaped the course of English history.

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  9. www.historic-uk.com › HistoryMagazine › DestinationsThe History of Lancaster

    Lancaster has a fascinating, varied and ancient history, with royal connections. The Romans established a garrison on the hill by the river. The city’s first recorded name, Lancastre, meaning ‘Roman fort on the River Lune’ is recorded in the Domesday book in 1086.