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

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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

     A glimpse into the history of Lancaster Castle and its use...

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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...

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

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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 .

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

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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.

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

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   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.

6. www.lancaster.ac.uk › study › why-lancasterHistory - Historic Lancaster - Lancaster University

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   Long Meg and Her Daughters. Just north of Penrith stands the great stone circle known as Long Meg and Her Daughters, erected during the Bronze Age, perhaps around 1500 BC as a meeting place or ritual site. The sight of the circle was celebrated by William Wordsworth: ‘Speak Giant-mother …

7. www.lancasterguardian.co.uk › news › now-you-canNow you can learn all about the fascinating history of ...

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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.

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   What is the history of Lancaster Castle?

   • 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: A Storied Sentinel of England's History

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   What is Lancaster Castle famous for?

   • 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. Bonnie Prince Charlie is reported to have stayed in Lancaster during the Jacobite uprising in 1745. The castle has a long judicial history.

   The History of Lancaster

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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?

   Now you can learn all about the fascinating history of Lancaster castle

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   Why is Lancaster a city?

   • 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.

   The History of Lancaster

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   Was Lancaster a Roman fort?

   • Between 60 and 73 AD, a Roman fort was built at Lancaster on a hill commanding a crossing over the River Lune. Little is known about Lancaster between the end of the Roman occupation of England in the early 5th century and the Norman Conquest in the late 11th century.

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   How did Lancaster get its name?

   • 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. Of national importance is Lancaster Castle, a Grade 1 listed building which sits in the centre of the city on a hilltop on the site of three successive Roman forts.

   The History of Lancaster

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

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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...