Castles in Lincolnshire

Bolingbroke Castle was the birthplace of Henry IV. During the Civil war a Royalist army besieged Parliamentary defenders for a month before the garrison surrended. Much of the castle is in now in ruins, but there are excellent interpretive panels detailing the history of Bolingbroke.
Old Bolingbroke, Lincolnshire, England

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Heritage Highlight: The birthplace of Henry IV

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Bytham Castle is a motte and bailey castle built in 1068 by Drogo, William the Conqueror's brother-in-law. It was besieged in 1221 by Henry III, and was later owned by Lady Alicia Basset, the richest woman in Britain. A later resident was Sir Thomas Malory, author of the Morte d'Arthur.
Castlegate, Castle Bytham, Lincolnshire, England, NG33 4RH

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Heritage Highlight: Elaborate 11th-century water system

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Built on the orders of William the Conquer, a Magna Carta exhibit and the Prison Chapel reconstruction add extra interest to this marellous medieval fortress. In addition, there are a variety of special events at the castle throughout the summer months.
Castle Square, Lincoln, Lincolnshire, England, LN1 3AA

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Heritage Highlight: One of the few surviving copies of the Magna Carta is on display

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Sleaford Castle was built around 1123 by the Bishop of Lincoln as an administration centre for his estates in south Lincolnshire. It was defended by two moats fed by the River Slea. King John spent one of his last nights alive at Sleaford Castle in 1216, and Henry VIII visited it twice.
Castle Causeway, Sleaford, Lincolnshire, England

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Heritage Highlight: King John spent on his last nights here

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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.
Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire, England

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One section of wall with three large arches is all that remains of a Norman castle erected by William the Conqueror shortly after his Conquest of England. The castle was besieged and captured during the Anarchy of the 12th century and was dismantled during the reign of Richard III.
Castle Dyke, Stamford, Lincolnshire, England

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Heritage Highlight: Three large medieval arches

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