Beeston Castle, Medieval hilltop castle in Cheshire, England
The sandstone ruins of Beeston Castle stand on a rocky crag rising 110 meters above the Cheshire Plain, with defensive walls enclosing two baileys.
Ranulf de Blondeville, 6th Earl of Chester, constructed Beeston Castle in 1220 after returning from the Crusades, and King Henry III took possession in 1237.
The castle grounds contain archaeological evidence spanning multiple periods, from Neolithic flint arrowheads to Bronze Age settlement remains within its perimeter.
English Heritage maintains the site, offering visitors access to the ruins, an exhibition center, and walking paths throughout the castle grounds.
From the castle's elevated position, visitors can see across eight different counties of England on clear days, making it a notable observation point.
Location: Beeston
Inception: 1220s
Founders: Ranulf de Blondeville, 6th Earl of Chester
Elevation above the sea: 9 m
Fee: Yes
Website: http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/beeston-castle-and-woodland-park/
Made from material: sandstone
Address: Chapel Lane CW6 9TX Cheshire
Phone: +441829260464
Website: http://english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/beeston-castle-and-woodland-park
GPS coordinates: 53.12815,-2.69190
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46
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