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     • Lancaster Castle's origins date back almost 1,000 years. This Grade 1 Listed Building occupies a city-centre hilltop location on the site of three successive Roman forts and has been described by English Heritage as "not only the North-West's most important historic and archaeological monument but also of international importance".
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   When was Lancaster Castle built?

   • 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. In 1164 the Honour of Lancaster, including the castle, came under royal control.

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   How fascinating is Lancaster Castle?

   • Lancaster Castle, the majestic landmark on the city's skyline, is a familiar sight to local people. It represents a rich tapestry of history including Roman forts, a medieval stronghold, a harsh legal system – and 
 now it provides an intriguing 21st Century tourist attraction. But did you know just quite how fascinating Lancaster Castle really is?

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   Why is Lancaster Castle important?

   • 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 marauding forces of Picts and Scots.

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   Is Lancaster Castle a 21st century tourist attraction?

   • Photograph reproduced by kind permission of the Duchy of Lancaster Lancaster Castle, the majestic landmark on the city's skyline, is a familiar sight to local people. It represents a rich tapestry of history including Roman forts, a medieval stronghold, a harsh legal system – and 
 now it provides an intriguing 21st Century tourist attraction.

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   Where is Lancaster Ohio located?

   • As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 35,335. It is located near the Hocking River, approximately 33 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio. Colonel Ebenezer Zane of Wheeling founded Lancaster, Ohio on November 10, 1800. Zane was a famous merchant, trail blazer, pioneer and soldier.

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   Where did the Battle of Lancaster come from?

   • 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 ancient Picts and Scots tribes.

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

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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 ...

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   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 .

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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...

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   Lancaster is a city located in Fairfield County, Ohio. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 35,335. It is located near the Hocking River, approximately 33 miles southeast of Columbus, Ohio. History. Colonel Ebenezer Zane of Wheeling founded Lancaster, Ohio on November 10, 1800. Zane was a famous merchant, trail blazer ...

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   May 2, 2021 · The Normans built a castle on the site of the old Roman fortress at Lancaster. The stone keep was built in 1170. Early in the 13th century, King John built a wall with towers and a massive gateway around the keep. In 1094 the church of St Mary was given to a Norman Abbey.

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   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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