Lancaster Castle
Let me show you Lancaster Castle, a site in Lancaster that was most likely founded between 1092 and 1094 on the site of a Roman fort. It is a Grade I listed building that has seen many changes over the centuries. After its inception in 1093, the castle became a place of confinement, first used as a prison in 1196. Throughout its history, it has functioned as a debtors' prison and a defunct prison. The structure also survived periods of conflict, as the Scots invaded England and damaged the castle in 1322 and 1389. It is a heavy piece of history to walk past, and I always think it looks particularly imposing against the skyline. You can see how the royal control established in 1164 helped shape the Honour of Lancaster.


















