Clitheroe
Interesting places in Clitheroe:| Shawbridge Stadium |
Clitheroe is a small town in Lancashire, England. It lies on the southern edge of the Forest of Bowland and is often used as a base for tourists in the area. The most notable building in the town is a Norman keep, quarreled as one of the smallest in the country.
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Castle Keep
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This Norman keep has dominated the skyline of Clitheroe for more than 800 years. It was build around 1186 by Robert de Lacy to protect the administrative centre of his vast estates and is said to be the smallest keep in England. The keep was deliberately damaged after its capture by Parliamentary forces during the civil war, but was repaired in 1848 with smooth-faced limestone blocks, which can be clearly seen. The views from the old castle walls are breathtaking, as is the walk up the hill!
Keeping An Eye On Clitheroe
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Clitheroe Castle's Keep, keeping a watchful eye over the town since the 1100's.
secret entrance
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a (now sealed-up) entrance to the castle, from underneath-ish. creepy...
Clitheroe Castle
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It's a steep hill to climb if you're planning an attack.
Castle Musuem
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Nearest places of interest:
| Whalley Calderstones hospital Pendle Hill Ightenhill Park | Shawbridge Stadium Settle Railway Station Clitheroe railway station Dunsop Bridge |
