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A glimpse into the history of Lancaster Castle and its use as a place of punishment offers a revealing insight into the nation’s changing attitudes towards crime in general, as well as religious and cultural beliefs through the centuries. Find out more….
- A Dark History
Lancaster Castle provides a unique snapshot of the history...
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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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Ten people convicted of witchcraft at the Summer Assize in...
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- Executions
On the ground-floor of the tower is the “Drop Room” which...
- A Dark History
Today, Lancaster Castle is managed by the Duchy of Lancaster and is open to visitors as a living heritage site. Visitors can explore the well-preserved keep, visit the old courtroom, and learn about the castle’s rich history through exhibitions and guided tours.
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 .
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. Pentonville-style’ prison which was in active service here until 2011, each tells its own tale.
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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 bastion against the...
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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Sep 12, 2018 · It takes an innovative approach to studying northern English history, using Lancaster Castle as a microcosm of broader trends in regional history across two millennia – from the Romans to the 21st Century.