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Beeston Castle is a ruined 13th-century castle near Beeston, Cheshire. Perched on Beeston Crag 350ft above the Cheshire Plain is the former Royal stronghold of Beeston Castle. It was built in the 1220s by Ranulf de Blondeville, 6th Earl of Chester, on his return from the Crusades. In 1237, Henry III took over the ownership of Beeston, and it was kept in good repair until the 16th century. Although now in ruins, enough of the walls and towers are still in place to provide a clear picture of how it would have looked in its prime. It’s crowning glory, the inner bailey, is defended by a rock-cut ditch and a mighty double-towered gatehouse. The famous castle well is traditionally believed to be the hiding place of Richard II’s treasure. There are spectacular views across the Cheshire Plain. The castle is within the council area of Cheshire West and Chester.
Historic England Scheduled Monument 1007900.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Cheshire
Lat, Long: 53.128914,-2.693702
Grid Reference: SJ 5368 5930
Civil Parish: Beeston CP
Council Area: Cheshire West and Chester CA
Police Area: Cheshire PA

GBPN ID: 320117
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Beeston_Castle,_Cheshire_320117

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