Inner gatehouse: Beeston Castle © Stephen McKay cc-by-sa/2.0

SJ5359 : Inner gatehouse: Beeston Castle

taken 5 years ago, near to Beeston, Cheshire, Great Britain

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Inner gatehouse: Beeston Castle

The modern bridge, built in the 1970s, crosses the deep inner ditch allowing public access to the inner gatehouse and the inner ward - the heart of the castle. Beeston never had a keep, and the inner gatehouse was the principal building.

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, 239 images (more nearby )
Photographer: Stephen McKay (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Saturday, 11 November, 2017 (more nearby)
Submitted: Monday, 20 November, 2017
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts
Primary Subject of Photo: Castle
Subject Location: OSGB36: SJ 5370 5926 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:7.7089N 2:41.6041W
Camera Location: OSGB36: SJ 5369 5923
View Direction: North-northeast (about 22 degrees)