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SJ5359 : Beeston castle:entrance ramp

near to Beeston, Cheshire, Great Britain

Beeston castle:entrance ramp

The steep ramp up to the inner ward gate is of course modern, though I wonder why they did not make half its width steps, which would be easier for many people to use. The original entrance defences of ditch, drawbridge and portcullis made the castle impregnable.

Beeston Castle

Beeston Castle is a former Royal castle. It was built in the early thirteenth century and it was kept in good repair until the 16th century, when it was considered to be of no further military use, although it was pressed into service during the English Civil War. The castle was partly demolished in 1646, on the orders of Oliver Cromwell, to prevent its further use as a stronghold..

A lodge house, with circular towers either side of a central archway was built in the 19th century, and is now the visitor centre.

The castle is a Grade I listed building, and the lodge is Grade II listed

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2012

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Grid Square: SJ5359, 81 images (more nearby)
Photographer: Stephen Craven (find more nearby)
Image classification^?: Geograph
Date Taken: Saturday, 25 August, 2012 (more nearby)
Submitted: Thursday, 30 August, 2012
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Paths
Place (from Tags): Beeston Castle
Subject Location: OSGB36: SJ 5370 5925 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:7.7035N 2:41.6041W
Photographer Location: OSGB36: SJ 5370 5924
View Direction: NORTH (about 0 degrees)