All in a small area. In this shot there are buildings from a few eras. The castle was originally a Motte & Bailey. Built by William the Conquerer, in the late 11th century.
The building in the left fore ground is Lincoln Crown Court & is in use today. The Cathedral, outside of the castle walls, but can be seen for miles around, started to be built in 1072 & took nearly a hundred years to construct, still very much in use today.
The red brick buildings are two jails built by the Georgians & Victorians. Now a museum. Public hangings of murderers used to happen at the castle until 1868 . Bodies are buried on the original Motte ( Lucy Tower).
The tower with the flag was constructed by the victorians on the second Motte & at one time housed an observatory.
Took the granddaughters to have a look around today.
