2015

SJ5359 : Beeston Castle

taken 9 years ago, near to Beeston, Cheshire West And Chester, England

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Beeston Castle
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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Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts Place: Beeston Beeston Castle County: Cheshire Country: England Primary Subject: Castle other tags: Castle Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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SJ5359, 266 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
Jeff Buck   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 25 June, 2015   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 30 June, 2015
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 5370 5924 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:7.6981N 2:41.6040W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! SJ 5371 5922
View Direction
North-northwest (about 337 degrees)
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