Bridge and Gateway to Beeston Castle © Jeff Buck

SJ5359 : Bridge and Gateway to Beeston Castle

taken 6 years ago, near to Beeston, Cheshire, Great Britain

Bridge and Gateway to Beeston Castle

Beeston Castle is built on a rocky summit 350 feet (110 m) above the Cheshire Plain. This is a view of the castle gateway to the inner ward and the modern footbridge on the south side of the castle.

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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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Grid Square: SJ5359, 238 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Jeff Buck (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Tuesday, 3 May, 2016 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 10 May, 2016
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts
Place (from Tags): Beeston
County (from Tags): Cheshire
Country (from Tags): England
Subject Location: OSGB36: SJ 5370 5926 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:7.7089N 2:41.6041W
Camera Location: OSGB36: SJ 5367 5924
View Direction: Northeast (about 45 degrees)