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Lincolnshire Travel Guide - Castles

Bolingbroke Castle   Birthplace of Henry IV, much of the castle is in ruins. There are excellent interpretive panels detailing the history of the castle. Old Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire, England Attraction Type: Castle Heritage Highlight: The birthplace of Henry IV Heritage Rating:   ? Location: In Old Bolingbroke village, off the A155 between East Kirkby and West Keal Website: Bolingbroke Castle English Heritage Details of Bolingbroke Castle OS TF349650 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Lincoln Castle   A Magna Carta exhibition and the Prison Chapel reconstruction add extra interest to this medieval fortress. In addition, there are a variety of special events at the castle throughout the summer months. Castle Hill, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN1 3AA Attraction Type: Castle Heritage Highlight: One of the few surviving copies of the Magna Carta is on display Heritage Rating:   ? Website: Lincoln Castle Email: lincoln_castle@lincolnshire.gov.uk Phone: 01522 511 068 Fax: 01522 512 150 Location map Details of Lincoln Castle OS SK976 719 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Somerton Castle    The ruins of Somerton Castle stand 2 miles from Boothby Graffoe, south of Lincoln. The remains of two towers still stand, surrounded by a moat. One of the towers has been incorporated into an Elizabethan farmhouse. Somerton Castle's finest hour came in 1360, when King John of France, then a captive of Edward III, stayed here. Somerton Castle, Lincolnshire, England Attraction Type: Castle Heritage Rating:   ? OS SK955585 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts