Nottingham Town Guide, 11K



Nottingham Town Guide, Nottingham Castle, 8K
Nottingham Town Guide, 11K A Castle was first built in Nottingham in 1068, when William the Conqueror built a fortress on the hill opposite the original Saxon settlement.

For many centuries it remained a strategic stronghold and so Nottingham Castle was a royal residence of numerous monarchs.

However the Castle was destroyed after the defeat of the monarchy during the Civil War of the 17th Century.

The Duke of Newcastle then built an elaborate replacement on the site of the ruined Castle, and it is this Castle that remains today.

In 1875 the Castle was then converted into the Castle Museum, which tells the story of the city of Nottingham and the surrounding area.

As well as the usual artefacts and local memorabilia you would expect of a city museum, the Castle Museum is renowned for some beautiful medieval alabaster carvings, a craft that Nottingham was once famous for.

Outside the Castle you can see a bronze statue of Nottingham's most famous son - Robin Hood, with the figures of his Merry Men on a plaque behind.

Nottingham Castle is located on Friar Lane, to the south-west of the Old Market Square. It is open daily from 10am to 5pm. Admission costs around £1.50 for adults.






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