Conisbrough Castle, Doncaster

Name: Conisbrough Castle
Address: Castle Hill, Doncaster, DN12 3BU, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1709 863329

#5 among attractions in Doncaster

Top attraction, History museum, Forts and castles, Romanesque architecture

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Conisbrough Castle is a medieval fortification in Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, England. The castle was initially built in the 11th century by William de Warenne, the Earl of Surrey, after the Norman conquest of England in 1066. Hamelin Plantagenet, the illegitimate, parvenu brother of Henry II, acquired the property by marriage in the late 12th century. Hamelin and his son William rebuilt the castle in stone, including its prominent 28-metre -high keep. The castle remained in the family line into the 14th century, despite being seized several times by the Crown. The fortification was then given to Edmund of Langley, passing back into royal ownership in 1461. ()

Alternative names: Built: XI centuryCoordinates: 53°29'3"N, 1°13'35"W

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Castle HillDoncaster DN12 3BU United Kingdom

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Day trips

Conisbrough Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Frenchgate, Cusworth Hall, Doncaster Minster, Roman Rig.

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Shopping, Shopping centre
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Historical place, Sacred and religious sites, Church
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Archaeological site
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Church
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Church
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Park
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Church
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Church
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Canal
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