| Lincoln Castle | |
|---|---|
| Lincolnshire | |
 View over Lincoln Castle from Lincoln Cathedral to the east. The Westgate Water Tower at top right is not part of the castle. | |
  Lincoln Castle Shown within Lincolnshire | |
| Coordinates | 53°14′07″N 0°32′27″W / 53.23529°N 0.54095°W |
| Type | Norman |
| Site information | |
| Open to the public | every day |
| Site history | |
| Built | 11th century |
| Built by | William the Conqueror |
| In use | Prison and law court |
| Materials | stone |
| Battles/wars | First Battle of Lincoln (1141) Second Battle of Lincoln (1217) |
| Official name | Lincoln Castle (except modern buildings) |
| Reference no. | 1005049 |
Listed Building – Grade I | |
| Official name | Lincoln Castle |
| Designated | 15 August 1973 |
| Reference no. | 1388491 |
Listed Building – Grade II | |
| Reference no. | 1388492 - Bath House 1388493 - Statue of George III |
| Website | http://www.lincolncastle.com/ |
Lincoln Castle is a major medieval castle constructed in Lincoln, England, during the late 11th century by William the Conqueror on the site of a pre-existing Roman fortress. The castle is unusual in that it has two mottes.[1] It is one of only two such castles in the country, the other being at Lewes in East Sussex. Lincoln Castle remained in use as a prison and court into modern times and is one of the better preserved castles in England; the Crown Courts continue to this day. It is open to the public most days of the week and possible to walk around the walls from which there are views of the castle complex, cathedral, the city, and surrounding countryside. Displayed within the castle is one of only four surviving exemplars of the Magna Carta of 1215. The castle is now owned by Lincolnshire County Council and is a scheduled monument.[2]
- ^ Historic England. "Lincoln castle (326536)". Research records (formerly PastScape). Retrieved 3 May 2013.
- ^ Historic England. "Lincoln Castle (Grade Scheduled) (1005049)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 3 May 2013.