Cheshire - Castles
Beeston 
Outer Gate House |
Beeston Castle stands on the top of a rocky hill, but it's worth the
climb up past the three levels of defensive walls for the view - or so we were told
because on the day we visited it was foggy, but we could see enough through the mist to
know that on a clear day it would be fantastic! Ranulf, Earl of Chester began building
the castle in about 1220, but the history of the hill goes back to the Bronze Age when
there was a hill fort here.
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| During the civil war Beeston was a Royalist stronghold, it was besieged
by Cromwell's troops who eventually starved the castle's occupants out. Perched high up
on it's hill, Beeston Castle is a peaceful place to visit. They say that on a clear day
you can see eight counties from up there, perhaps one day, we'll go back and check. |
Entrance to the Upper Castle |
Chester
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Located on the edge of Chester's impressive city walls is the Castle.
It is still remarkably intact, however, it cannot be visited since it is still
being used as council offices to this day! It is positioned just inside the walls,
at the south-east corner of the town, and as you can see it sits on the top of an
earthwork mound. While you're there I'd recommend a walk round the city walls - it
doesn't take as long as you may think. Remember to visit the famous Rows too! |
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