Point of interest
Bolingbroke Castle
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Tips from locals
Lea
July 31, 2022
The remains of a 13th century hexagonal castle, home to John O’Gaunt Duke of Lancaster 1340-1399, and birthplace in 1367, to his son, the future King Henry IV. The castle was Besieged and taken by Cromwell's Parliamentarians in 1643. This story of John O’Gaunt, his life, loves, and family lineage to the throne is very interesting indeed. He eventually married his true love, his mistress, Katherine Swynford (nee D’Roet) 1350-1403, legitimising their children. Katherine’s tomb can be seen in Lincoln Cathedral He was a giant of a man, of whom it was said, could not be killed’. This may be due to his height, 6’8” when average height was 5’6”, making his reach with his broadsword far greater than his opponents. His suit of armour is on display in the Royal Armouries in the Tower of London It is free entry to the castle ruins, a very atmospheric place both at dawn and dusk.
The remains of a 13th century hexagonal castle, home to John O’Gaunt Duke of Lancaster 1340-1399, and birthplace in 1367, to his son, the future King Henry IV. The castle was Besieged and taken by Cromwell's Parliamentarians in 1643. This story of John O’Gaunt, his life, loves, and family lineag…
Jo
May 14, 2018
English Heritage sight. Free to explore and walk around.
Location
Moat Lane
Old Bolingbroke, England