Manchester Castle, Medieval fortified manor house near Manchester Cathedral, England
The castle site contains three rings of defensive ditches situated at the confluence of the Rivers Irk and Irwell in Manchester's historic center.
First documented in 1184, the castle belonged to the Greslé family, who served as barons of Manchester until its last recorded mention in 1215.
The location now houses Chetham's School of Music, maintaining the site's connection to Manchester's educational and architectural heritage.
The original castle foundations remain beneath the current structures, accessible through scheduled archaeological tours and educational programs.
Archaeological investigations indicate the castle started as a wooden ringwork structure with a palisade before evolving into a stone fortification.
Location: Manchester
Inception: 1184
GPS coordinates: 53.48680,-2.24191
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:58
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