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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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      Out of 200 executions at Lancaster Castle, only 43 were for...

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

    Oct 6, 2005 · Lancaster Castle consists of many historic buildings encompassing the 12th Century Norman Keep, the 14th Century Witches' Tower and the 15th Century Gatehouse. The earliest standing fabric of...

  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. lancaster.libguides.com › maps › historicmapsLancaster Historic Maps - Map resources - LibGuides at ...

    Aug 21, 2024 · Lancaster Historic Maps. The following maps have been scanned from the Lancaster University Library Map Collection (unless otherwise stated). The jpeg images may be reduced to fit the screen and can usually be enlarged, depending on your browser.

  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. www.lancastercastle.com › wp-content › uploadsWhat are you waiting for? - Lancaster Castle

    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 here in Lancaster. From the underground pit where the Pendle Witches were held, to the

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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.