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   Where are Bristol Castle ruins now?

   • The remains of a historic city centre castle have been given extra protection following an archaeological review. The ruins of Bristol Castle, which was built in the 11th Century, sit in what is now Castle Park. A larger area of the site, including other nationally-important buried remains, is now protected as a scheduled monument.

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   Where is Bristol Castle?

   • Bristol Castle viewed from the River Avon. Detail from James Millerd's map of Bristol, 1728 / 51.455944°N 2.5881972°W / 51.455944; -2.5881972 Bristol Castle was a Norman castle built for the defence of Bristol. Remains can be seen today in Castle Park near the Broadmead Shopping Centre, including the sally port.

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   When was Bristol Castle built?

   • The castle was originally built from wood but was rebuilt in stone by Henry de Beauchamp in 1380 and became a rectangular fortification. During the late 15th century tensions between England and France increased and as part of a national defence strategy, Bristol Castle was strengthened by Mary I.

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   Why was Bristol important in the 12th century?

   • Bristol loomed large in the civil wars of the 12th century. Its massive castle played a key role in the Empress Matilda's challenge to her cousin King Stephen. Chris Molan depicts Bristol Castle in its heyday, around 1300. Now the city has grassy banks where once its castle stood.

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   Bristol Castle was a Norman castle built for the defence of Bristol. Remains can be seen today in Castle Park near the Broadmead Shopping Centre, including the sally port. Built during the reign of William the Conqueror, and later owned by Robert FitzHamon, it became an important royal castle and was the scene of several imprisonments and ...

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   Feb 10, 2021 · Bristol castle is an iconic landmark that has remained a central feature of the city’s skyline for centuries, while also providing protection against invaders. This article explores some of the lesser-known facts about the castle and its past.

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5. www.buildinghistory.org › bristol › castleBristol Past: Bristol Castle - building history

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   May 22, 2005 · Bristol loomed large in the civil wars of the 12th century. Its massive castle played a key role in the Empress Matilda's challenge to her cousin King Stephen. Chris Molan depicts Bristol Castle in its heyday, around 1300. Now the city has grassy banks where once its castle stood.

6. www.bbc.co.uk › news › uk-england-bristol-66584645Bristol Castle remains given improved protection - BBC News

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   Aug 22, 2023 · The remains of a historic city centre castle have been given extra protection following an archaeological review. The ruins of Bristol Castle, which was built in the 11th Century, sit in what...

7. www.bristolpost.co.uk › news › historyRemains of Bristol Castle given new protection after Historic ...

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   Aug 22, 2023 · Remnants of Bristol Castle have been given new protection after a review of the archaeology. A larger part of the ruins, located in the eastern part of Castle Park, has been granted additional...

8. www.bristol247.com › news-and-features › newsRemains of Bristol Castle designated as Scheduled Monument

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   Aug 23, 2023 · First established in the 11th century, Bristol Castle was finally demolished in 1655 enabling the site around it to grow into one of our city’s most bustling districts before much of it was badly damaged by a German bombing raid in the Second World War.

9. historicengland.org.uk › listing › the-listPartial remains of Bristol Castle - Historic England

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   Overview. A motte and bailey castle established in the C11 and re-developed in the in the first half of the C12 with a stone keep and defensive walls. Various phases of alteration in the C13 and C14; adapted during the Civil War; demolished in the mid-C17.