- Worcester Castle was a Norman fortification built between 1068 and 1069 in Worcester, England by Urse d'Abetot on behalf of William the Conqueror.
- Today nothing remains of Worcester Castle with the exception of Edgar’s Tower, a gatehouse at the former entrance to the castle.
- Worcester Castle was a Norman fortification built between 1068 and 1069 in Worcester, England by Urse d'Abetot on behalf of William the Conqueror.
- In 1459 citizens of Worcester were allowed to take stone from the old castle for the repair of their walls, bridges and gates.
- At the close of John's reign Worcester Castle was a strongly defensible post, but its military importance abruptly ceases with the accession of Henry III.
- One such castle was built at Worcester in 1068 and 1069, where it sat in a good defensive position on the eastern bank of the River Severn.
- Worcester Castle was first built between 1068 and 1069 as part of the vast castle building scheme instigated by William the Conqueror after the Norman Invasion.
- We've rounded up the best castles and palaces in Worcester in our quest to discover brilliant family attractions and places to visit near you.
- Worcester Castle. Norman fortification built between 1068 and 1069 in Worcester, England.
- Worcester Castle is no longer standing and has been destroyed. However, sections of the castle do exist as does much of the history around the town.
- Worcester (pronounced "wuster") is an historic English cathedral city on the river Severn. Worcester is the county town of Worcestershire. Understand. Worcester.
- ... Construction of Worcester Castle. Land from the nearby Cathedral was used to build a new Norman motte and bailey castle on the bank of the River Severn.
- He died at Newark Castle and had specifically asked in his will to be buried at Worcester, near the shrines of Wulfstan and Oswald.
