• The castle was built in 1070 by Hugh d'Avranches, the second Earl of Chester.[1] It is possible that it was built on the site of an earlier Saxon fortification but this...
  • During the English Civil War when Chester was held by the Royalists the castle was constantly assaulted by Parliamentary forces during the Seige Of Chester .
  • Briefly saw Chester Castle as we drove into the city, its temporarily closed but it looks like an impressive building and due to covid a shame to be closed.
  • The remains of Chester castle stand on a low hill within a bend of the River Dee, just a stones-throw from the border with Wales.
  • Chester Castle stands in ruins, overlooking the River Dee in Chester, England. The castle hails back to 1070, standing in the southwest end of the city walls.
  • Chestertourist.com - Chester Castle Sign Page Four. Model of the Grosvenor Bridge located near the castle Model of the Grosvenor Bridge 5.
  • Chester Castle has in impressive history having been built from timber originally on the banks of the River Dee.
  • Chester Castle lies in the south-west part of the walled city; founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 it became the administrative centre of the ear.
  • The 12th-century Agricola Tower was the first stone gateway to Chester Castle, which had been founded by William the Conqueror in 1070 in the...
  • The Agricola Tower at Chester Castle seen across the river from Edgar's Field Park. ... View from Castle Drive at the south-east. The west side of the castle.