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Clitheroe Castle is a medieval enclosure castle located in Lancashire, England, situated within the market town of Clitheroe. The monument comprises a substantial Norman keep constructed in the early twelfth century, likely dating to around 1130, which stands upon a substantial motte and commands views across the Ribble Valley. The keep itself is one of the smallest surviving examples of its type in England, measuring approximately thirty feet square, and represents an important example of Norman military architecture in the North West. The castle was established as a stronghold within the honour of Clitheroe during the Norman period and has remained a prominent landscape feature within the town throughout the medieval and post-medieval periods.
Clitheroe Castle; medieval enclosure castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1016196. View the official record →
Clitheroe Castle is a medieval enclosure castle located in Lancashire, England, situated within the market town of Clitheroe. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1016196.
Clitheroe Castle; medieval enclosure castle is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1016196.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Eadsford (or Edisford) Bridge (1.6 km), Bellmanpark lime kilns and part of an associated tramway 180m north west of Bellman Farm (2.4 km), The Old Lower Hodder Bridge (4.6 km).
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