Lincoln Castle

Lincoln Castle, was built in early 11th century by the legendary – William the conqueror.  It is amongst the first castles built by the Norman, erected in 1068. According to the Domesday Book, 166 Saxon houses were emptied to build Lincoln Castle. William used long stone walls for developing mammoth fortresses in Warwick, Nottingham & York. The sight from the Lincoln Castle has the ever lasting impression which spots River Witham, Bardney and beyond whereas the other side depicts the power station in Trent Valley.

The impressive castle has its own beauty with its two mottes. One of the mottes has erected The Observatory Tower. During the end of The Anarchy (the war between Stephen and his cousin Matilda for control of throne) the original tower was constructed .The tower which is seen today is added by prison governor John Merryweather generally to catch hold of the escapees, but in actual, he was dedicated astronomer for star gape. It was used for fire-watch post during World War II.

Now, known as museum was earlier used to be a prison for many centuries (approximately 900 years) in 1787. Today, the Lincoln castle is beautiful historic palace with the ancient wall with the unique view of attractive cathedral in city. The reason for being prison is its unbeaten placement, realistic exhibition & its immense structure that would prohibit the prisoner to escape. One of the priceless treasure that that Lincoln Castle has is four surviving originals of the Magna Carta sealed by King John back in 1215 which has detailed exhibition.

The East Gate from the Castle Square makes you way for the entrance. The West Gate which brings out into an open country is reopened again. ‘The Lawn’ lies to the opposite of recently opened gate. The most important feature of The Lawn is Sir Joseph Banks Tropical Conservatory.

The Lincoln Castle is tactically important and cannot be neglected as it has command over the surrounding countryside; it was located on The Fosse Way and Ermine Street roman roads. Apart from being a museum, the Lincoln Castle is also utilized for concerts and the theatrical productions.