The Many Faces of Medieval Carlisle Castle: Fortress, Residence and Prison
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Join English Heritage historian Will Wyeth at Carlisle Castle for a tour of one of England’s most strategically significant castles, focusing on its medieval heyday. For over 900 years, there has been a castle in Carlisle. What was it for? How did it change over time?
This tour will explore the castle’s rich history and development, uncovering fascinating details of daily life in this important border fortress. You’ll also hear about some of the people, great and small, who lived, worked, or were imprisoned here. This tour is graded as moderate access due to uneven terrain.
Join English Heritage historian Will Wyeth at Carlisle Castle for a tour of one of England’s most strategically significant castles, focusing on its medieval heyday. For over 900 years, there has been a castle in Carlisle. What was it for? How did it change over time?
This tour will explore the castle’s rich history and development, uncovering fascinating details of daily life in this important border fortress. You’ll also hear about some of the people, great and small, who lived, worked, or were imprisoned here. This tour is graded as moderate access due to uneven terrain.