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Coordinates: 53.165161°N 0.016942°E. Bolingbroke Castle is a ruined castle in Bolingbroke (now Old Bolingbroke) in Lincolnshire, England. Construction. Reconstruction of the north face of the castle, showing the gatehouse. Most of the castle is built of Spilsby greenstone, as are several nearby churches.
- c. 1220
- Enclosure castle
- 13th to 15th century
- Ranulf, Earl of Chester
Directions. Opening Times. History. Free Entry. Open any reasonable time during daylight hours. Address: Moat Lane, Old Bolingbroke, Spilsby, Lincolnshire, PE23 4HH. Before You Go. The remains of a 13th century hexagonal castle, birthplace in 1367 of the future King Henry IV, with adjacent earthworks.
- Moat Lane, Spilsby, PE23 4HH, Lincolnshire
- 01529 461499
History of Bolingbroke Castle. Bolingbroke Castle was one of three castles built by Ranulf de Blundeville, Earl of Chester and Lincoln, in the 1220s after his return from the Crusades (the others being Beeston Castle, Cheshire, and Chartley, Staffordshire).
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The remains of Bolingbroke Castle can be found within the picturesque village of Old Bolingbroke, located on the southern edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Bolingbroke Castle is a prime example of 13th century castle design complete with a large gatehouse, round towers and a moat.
1008318. Date first listed: 08-Oct-1981. Date of most recent amendment: 15-Jun-1994. Location. The building or site itself may lie within the boundary of more than one authority. County: Lincolnshire. District: East Lindsey (District Authority) Parish: Bolingbroke. National Grid Reference: TF 34925 64931. Reasons for Designation.
Sep 13, 2022 · Bolingbroke Castle is one of rural Lincolnshire's hidden gems, dating back to the 13th century. Here's how you can visit its remains.
Bolingbroke Castle. Visit the remains of a 13th century hexagonal castle, birthplace in 1367 of the future King Henry IV, with adjacent earthworks. Bolingbroke Castle was one of three castles built by Ranulf de Blundeville, Earl of Chester and Lincoln, in the 1220s after his return from the Crusades (the others being Beeston Castle, Cheshire ...