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The castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, [6] a "nationally important" historic building and archaeological site which has been given protection against unauthorised change. [7] It is also a Grade I listed building (first listed in 1950) [8] and recognised as an internationally important structure. [9]
Newark Castle. Nottinghamshire, East Midlands England. ( 53.23529°N 0.54095°W) Late 11th Century. Open to Visitors. Newark Castle is a 12th century castle by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln. It has stood proudly on the banks of the River Trent for nearly 900 years.
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Mar 12, 2024 · Newark Castle stands proudly along the banks of the River Trent, serving as a timeless testament to Nottinghamshire's rich history. Unlike its big city cousin (Nottingham Castle) , Newark's medieval fortress has a typical 'castle' look about it with high walls and turrets.
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Mar 6, 2021 · Newark Castle is positioned on the conjunction of the River Trent with the Fosse Way, an important old Roman/medieval road running between Exeter and Lincoln. Lying in Nottinghamshire, the Norman/Angevin structure was known as the ‘key to the north,’ and had huge ramifications on the course of English history….
Newark Castle has been home to a court of law, soldiers’ garrison, cattle market and bath house. It has been a romantic ruin, coal wharf and public pleasure garden. Now it is host to...
Website. Open from 8:30AM - dusk. Newark Castle and Gardens are lovely, formal gardens bordered by the remaining walls of Newark Castle which was partly destroyed in 1646 at the end of the English Civil War. The Castle has stood proudly on the banks of the River Trent for nearly 900 years.
645 reviews. #6 of 46 things to do in Newark-on-Trent. Castles. Closed now. 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Write a review. About. Entry to the castle grounds is free of charge. The Castle has stood proudly on the banks of the River Trent for nearly 900 years.
