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Newark Castle is a 12th century castle by Alexander, Bishop of Lincoln. ... Castlegate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG. Phone +44 01636 655765. ... Scotland; Wales ...
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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. It is quite a sight to behold. Advertisement.
- Abigail Rabbett
- Barons and Bad Kings
- An Early Retirement
- The English Civil War
- Restoration
Newark Castle’s history is best enshrined by the presence and rapid deterioration from life of one of England’s most infamous monarchs, ‘Bad’ King John. After his feigned offensive to relieve Windsor Castle, John contracted dysentery most probably at Lynn, which would prove to be fatal. On his return West, John is said to have lost a significant po...
Newark Castle, and the surrounding town was given a facelift in the early 14thcentury with its town walls being rebuilt, potentially due to the freezing over of relations with Scotland, and a need to secure England’s Northern frontier. However, this seems to have ensured Newark Castle was pressed into early retirement – the old citadel less importa...
King Charles I raised the Royal Standard at Nottingham on the 22nd August 1642 – indicating the beginning of the English Civil War. Newark Castle, as ‘key to the North’ was a strategic military installation, and came to the royalist side – being besieged 3 times throughout the war, February 1643, February 1644 and also after the crushing victory fo...
Post Civil-War, Newark Castle was a shadow of its former self, occupied by squatters and even at one stage used as a cattle market. The town walls were demolished in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, with the East Gate remaining standing until 1762. However, between 1845 and 1848, the architect Anthony Salvin took on the castle as a passion...
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Castlegate, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1BG. 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.
The remaining walls of the Castle surround the beautifully restored, award-winning, Victorian gardens – making it the ideal location to take a walk white enjoying picturesque views along the river. A number of special events are also held throughout the year including: living history reenactments, summer brass band concerts and outdoor ...
