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Beeston Castle is a former Royal castle in Beeston, Cheshire, England (grid reference), perched on a rocky sandstone crag 350 feet (107 m) above the Cheshire Plain. It was built in the 1220s by Ranulf de Blondeville, 6th Earl of Chester (1170–1232), on his return from the Crusades.
Crowning a rocky crag high above the Cheshire Plain and boasting spectacular views, Beeston is one of the most dramatically sited medieval castles in England. On a clear day, you can see all the way from the Pennines to the Welsh mountains.
Beeston Castle ist eine englische Burgruine in Beeston, Cheshire. Ihre Wurzeln reichen in die 1220er Jahre zurück.
Beeston Castle is one of the most dramatic ruins in the English landscape. Built by Ranulf, 6th Earl of Chester, in the 1220s, the castle incorporates the banks and ditches of an Iron Age hillfort. Henry III seized the castle in 1237 and it remained in royal ownership until the 16th century.
1. Apr. 2024 · 609 reviews. Set 350 feet above the Cheshire Plain on the sheer rocky crags Beeston Castle is a magical site with something for everyone. With stunning views to take your breath away, long walks through rich woodland for nature lovers and nooks and crannies for kids to hide in you’re sure to have a magnificent day out!
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park. Address: Chapel Lane, Beeston, Cheshire, CW6 9TX. Telephone: 01829 260464. Prices and Opening Times for Beeston Castle and Woodland Park.
Medieval Castle Design. Beeston is an outstanding example of castle building as a visual embodiment of lordship. The location and form of the 13th-century castle were a dramatic display of authority by its builder, Ranulf, Earl of Chester, at a time of power struggles within the English royal court.The defences built in the 1220s by Ranulf also ...
