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Leicester Castle is in the city of the same name in the English county of Leicestershire. The complex is situated in the west of Leicester City Centre, between Saint Nicholas Circle to the north and De Montfort University to the south.
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Leicester jugó un papel significativo en la historia de Inglaterra cuando, Simón de Montfort forzó al rey Enrique III a convocar en 1264 el primer Parlamento de Inglaterra en el ahora arruinado Castillo de Leicester, donde se celebró entre el 20 de enero y el 15 de febrero de 1265
El castillo de Leicester formaba parte de las defensas medievales de la ciudad, construido sobre las murallas romanas. El castillo probablemente fue construido alrededor de 1070 (poco después de la conquista normanda en 1066) bajo el gobierno de Hugh de Grandmesnil.
Leicester Castle. The beginnings of the Castle complex. A motte-and-bailey castle was built in about 1068 inside the south-west corner of the town, and became the centre of power for the first Norman overlord of Leicester, Hugh de Grandmesnil.
Leicester Castle is a remarkable part of Leicester’s history. Thoroughly enjoyed the paid tour by Blue Badge Guide (at £2 it was value for money). Learning that the original building was a grand piece of work & larger than the, then, Great Hall at Westminster & significant in comparison to other buildings across Europe.
Leicester Castle has centuries of rich history and has been visited by royalty and used as a courthouse and prison. While some parts of Leicester Castle have been lost to history, the Great Hall and John of Gaunt’s cellars remain standing today. They are intriguing sites to visit to learn more about the history of Leicester and England. Time Line
