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Castles In Nottinghamshire to visit |
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Newark Castle |
Newark-on-Trent
off A1 Became a fortified castle in the 12th century, restored
and rebuilt in the 13th century as a fortified mansion. Henry
VIII took the castle and it remained in royal hands. In the Civil War
it was besieged by the Parliamentarians, and it was subsequently
dismantled and by 1649 a ruin. more information  |
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Nottingham Castle |
Nottingham
Built by William the Conqueror in 1068, Henry II replaced the structure
with a stone castle - closely associated with Robin Hood and the Sheriff
of Nottingham.All traces of the medieval castle were destroyed when
a mansion was built on the site. This building, the first of its kind
in England to be inspired by Italian architecture, was built by William
Cavendish. Since 1875 the mansion has housed a museum and art gallery.
The castle is home to the Sherwood Foresters Regimental Museum. Extensive
grounds which host a number of outdoor events during the year including
the Shakespeare Fesitval and Robin Hood Pageant.. more information |
