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Oakham Castle is a mediæval castle in Oakham, Rutland. Although only the Great Hall remains from the original 12th-century fortified manor house, the hall is considered one of the finest surviving Norman aisled stone halls in Europe. The Great Hall's walls are covered with over 230 ornate and decorated horseshoes, the oldest surviving being the one presented by Edward IV in 1470 after his victory at the Battle of Losecoat Field. The castle is within the council area of Rutland.
Historic England Grade I Listed 1073277.
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Rutland
Lat, Long: 52.670928,-0.72744969
Grid Reference: SK 8614 0889
Civil Parish: Oakham CP
Council Area: Rutland CA
Police Area: Leicestershire PA
GBPN ID: 319355
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Oakham_Castle,_Rutland_319355
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Historic England Grade I Listed 1073277.
Place Type: Mediæval Castle
Historic County: Rutland
Lat, Long: 52.670928,-0.72744969
Grid Reference: SK 8614 0889
Civil Parish: Oakham CP
Council Area: Rutland CA
Police Area: Leicestershire PA
GBPN ID: 319355
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Oakham_Castle,_Rutland_319355
Peruse Rutland on Wikishire