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Tattershall
Lincolnshire
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Tattershall Castle is one of the oldest complete buildings owned by the National Trust. It was the first castle, built in the 13th century on the banks of the River Bain by Robert Tateshale, which gave the village of Tattershall its name.

This original castle was replaced by the brick-built structure which stands today, which includes an extension built in 1434-5 for Ralph Cromwell who served with King Henry V at Agincourt and was one of the powerful men in medieval England. The remaining keep stands at 110 feet, and was restored in 1911-14 by Lord Curzon. Inside, the castle houses four vast chambers and small ancillary rooms.

On a fine day Boston Stump and Lincoln Cathedral can be clearly seen from the top of the castle, whilst in the castle grounds you will see peacocks strutting around. The bridge over the moat leads to the old guard house where you will find the gift shop and museum.

National Trust: www.nationaltrust.org.uk

The remains of this castle are approximately 10 miles east of Woodhall Spa in the village of Old Bolingbroke. Bolingbroke was first recorded in the Doomsday book in 1086. The castle was probably built around 1230 AD and was the birthplace of the future King Henry IV in 1366. Beseiged in 1643 by the Parliamentarians and pulled down after the Civil War so that it could not serve as a rallying point for a Royalist resurgence.

The castle site is open to the public all year roud, free of charge.

For more information visit the Friends of Old Bolingbroke Castle website: www.bolingbrokecastle.com

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