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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bolingbroke_CastleBolingbroke Castle - Wikipedia

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   The castle is one of the earliest examples of a uniform castle designed and built without a keep. It was originally surrounded by a large water-filled moat 31 metres (102 ft) wide. The curtain wall was up to 5 metres (16 ft) thick and defended by five D-shaped towers and a twin-towered gate house.

   • Built: c. 1220
   • Type: Enclosure castle

   • In use: 13th to 15th century
   • Built by: Ranulf, Earl of Chester

3. www.english-heritage.org.uk › visit › placesHistory of Bolingbroke Castle | English Heritage

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   A brief history and description of Bolingbroke Castle, an enclosure castle built in the 13th century and once home to John of Gaunt.

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5. www.english-heritage.org.uk › bolingbroke-castleBolingbroke Castle | English Heritage

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   Directions. Opening Times. History. Free Entry. Open any reasonable time during daylight hours. Address: Moat Lane, Old Bolingbroke, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 4HH. Before You Go. The remains of a 13th century hexagonal castle, birthplace in 1367 of the future King Henry IV, with adjacent earthworks.

   • Location: Moat Lane, Spilsby, PE23 4HH, Lincolnshire

   • Phone: 01529 461499

6. historicengland.org.uk › listing › the-listBolingbroke Castle, Bolingbroke - 1008318 | Historic England

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   The monument includes the remains of Bolingbroke Castle, built in the early 13th century by Randulph de Blundevil, Earl of Chester and Lincoln. In the late 13th and early 14th centuries it served as an administrative centre for the extensive estates of Henry de Lacy, Earl of Lincoln, before passing by marriage in 1311 to the house of Lancaster.

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   What is Bolingbroke Castle?

   • Bolingbroke Castle is a prime example of 13th century castle design complete with a large gatehouse, round towers and a moat. Today the castle is a ruin with only the ground floors of the towers remaining and the lower parts of the walls.

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   Who built Bolingbroke Castle?

   • Bolingbroke Castle was one of three castles built by Ranulf de Blundeville, Earl of Chester and Lincoln, in the 1220s after his return from the Crusades (the others being Beeston Castle, Cheshire, and Chartley, Staffordshire).

   History of Bolingbroke Castle | English Heritage

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   Who was Henry Bolingbroke?

   • John and Blanche's son, Henry (the future Henry IV), was also born at Bolingbroke Castle in 1367 and consequently was known as "Henry Bolingbroke" before he became king in 1399. By the 15th and 16th century, the castle had fallen into disrepair although repairs were carried out during the Tudor period.

   Bolingbroke Castle - Wikipedia

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   Is Bolingbroke Castle a Grade 1 monument?

   • Bolingbroke Castle is Listed Grade 1. Excluded from the scheduling are all fences and modern buildings, although the ground beneath these structures is included. MAP EXTRACT The site of the monument is shown on the attached map extract. The contents of this record have been generated from a legacy data system.

   Bolingbroke Castle, Bolingbroke - 1008318 | Historic England

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8. castlestudiestrust.org › blog › 2019/04/27Baffling Bolingbroke: understanding Henry IV’s home – Castle ...

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   May 29, 2018 · Bolingbroke Castle was founded in the 1220s by Ranulf de Blundeville, Earl of Chester and Lincoln and through marriage it ended up in the ownership of the House of Lancaster. John of Gaunt, Duke of Lancaster, lived here in the 1360s and the castle gave its name to his son Henry Bolingbroke, later crowned King Henry IV, who was born here in 1367.

9. www.visitlincolnshire.com › bolingbroke-castleBolingbroke Castle - Visit Lincolnshire

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   Bolingbroke Castle. Visit the remains of a 13th century hexagonal castle, birthplace in 1367 of the future King Henry IV, with adjacent earthworks.

10. www.heritagelincolnshire.org › bolingbroke-castleBolingbroke Castle • Heritage Lincolnshire

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    Visit the ruins of this medieval castle to discover more about its fascinating history, to learn about the archaeology on the site (which dates back to the 12th Century) and to enjoy this tranquil spot in beautiful Lincolnshire countryside.