Looking down from the outer gatehouse:... © Stephen McKay

SJ5359 : Looking down from the outer gatehouse: Beeston Castle

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

Looking down from the outer gatehouse: Beeston Castle

The path drops steeply down from the outer gatehouse towards the visitor centre and ticket office.

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: Stephen McKay (find more nearby)
Date Taken: Saturday, 11 November, 2017 (more nearby)
Submitted: Tuesday, 21 November, 2017
Geographical Context: Historic sites and artefacts
Primary Subject of Photo: Castle
Subject Location: OSGB36: SJ 5394 5918 [10m precision]
WGS84: 53:7.6670N 2:41.3883W
Camera Location: OSGB36: SJ 5391 5917
View Direction: EAST (about 90 degrees)