Clitheroe Castle, Clitheroe

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270971

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ENE20150804015

Title

Clitheroe Castle, Clitheroe

Place

Clitheroe

General notes

Built in the early 12th century, the castle is sited on a limestone outcrop above the town. The seat of the Honour of Clitheroe, it passed by marriage from the De Lacy family to Thomas Earl of Lancaster. After the 14th century the castle deteriorated and by the time of the civil wars was in a ruinous state. It was occupied by a Royalist force and following the execution of Charles I by the Lancashire militia.

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Locator

Stanley Bracewell Collection Box 27 slide 770

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BUILDINGS > Castles and Halls

Place Names > Clitheroe

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