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Newark Castle is a late medieval fortress located in Newark, Nottinghamshire, overlooking the River Trent. Built in the late twelfth century, the castle was founded by the Archbishop of York and consists of a substantial stone keep surrounded by curtain walls, representing a significant example of Norman military architecture. The fortress played an important strategic role throughout the medieval period due to its position controlling a major river crossing and important road routes. The castle experienced notable military action during the English Civil War, when it was besieged multiple times and suffered considerable damage, leaving substantial ruins that remain visible today.
Newark Castle is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1003474. View the official record →
Newark Castle is a late medieval fortress located in Newark, Nottinghamshire, overlooking the River Trent. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1003474.
Newark 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 1003474.
Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Hawton moated site, fishpond, Civil War redoubt and ridge and furrow (3 km), Site of Ad Pontem, Stoke by Newark (5 km), Bowl barrow 160m south east of Wharf Farm (5.5 km).
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