Clitheroe Castle, Medieval castle in Clitheroe, England
Clitheroe Castle is a medieval fortress with a stone Norman keep built atop a limestone mound at the town's center. The grounds are surrounded by a maintained park with different areas to explore.
The castle was built in the 12th century by the de Lacy family and served as an administrative center for their extensive northern lands. It played an important role in controlling the region throughout the medieval period.
The museum in the former Steward's House displays fossils and rocks from the region, along with objects from the area's crafts and industries.
The castle grounds are open daily and free to visit, while the museum inside requires admission and offers various areas to explore. Visitors should allow extra time during rain, as parts of the site are outdoors.
The keep is one of England's smallest stone-built Norman towers and has three original floors with corner turrets. Its small size makes it a notable example of early Norman construction.
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