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Clitheroe Castle is a ruined early mediæval castle in Clitheroe, Lancashire. Its earliest history is debated but it is thought to be of Norman origin, probably built in the 12th century. The keep is the second smallest surviving stone-built keep in England. It was the property of the de Lacy family, the honour later merged with the earldom and then Duchy of Lancaster. Given to George Monck, 1st Duke of Albemarle in 1660, the castle site remained in private ownership until 1920, when it was sold to the people of Clitheroe to create a war memorial. Today the buildings on the site are the home of Clitheroe Castle Museum. It is within the council area of Ribble Valley (Lancashire).
Historic England Grade I Listed 1071553.

Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Lancashire
Lat, Long: 53.870844,-2.393171
Grid Reference: SD 7424 4169
Civil Parish: Clitheroe CP
Council Area: Ribble Valley CA (Lancashire CA)
Strategic Authority Area: Lancashire SA
Police Area: Lancashire PA

GBPN ID: 319351
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Clitheroe_Castle,_Lancashire_319351

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