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Clitheroe Castle
Standing on a rocky outcrop, the tower of Clitheroe
castle was built around 1186 by the then owner
of the land on which it stands.
Lancaster Castle
The Castle is owned by Her Majesty the
Queen, who is the Duke of Lancaster. As well as being a
fortification the Castle is also one of Europe’s longest serving
operational prisons. Amongst many alleged witches to be brought to
Lancaster, the most famous were the Pendle Witches, who were tried,
convicted and sentenced to death here. George Fox, the founder of
the Quaker movement, was imprisoned in the castle for 2 years. The
Grand Jury Room includes some superb Gillow furniture, whilst in the
Crown Court the branding iron can still be seen.
Visitors can experience briefly
what it’s like to be locked in the ancient dungeons. In the Shire
Hall is a magnificent display of heraldic shields.
Guided tours available between mid-March
to mid-December.
For further details Tel: 01524 64998
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