Lucy Tower

After seeing the dragons in the castle grounds, we had a walk all around the castle on the ramparts. This is looking across to Lucy Tower. Within this walled area are buried prisoners who either died of natural causes or
were hanged. They used to be hung from a tower on the other side of the castle. Gruesome times back then!

[Sue]

Where is that located?

[Phil Sandford]

@mamazuzi Lincoln Castle.

[JackieR]

Love a motte!! But why Lucy??

[Carole Sandford]

@30pics4jackiesdiamond It is named the Lucy Tower, after Lucy de Tailebois, Sheriff of Lincoln, who in 1110 built a roughly circular stronghold for herself and her retainers. The castle was seized by Lucy's son, Ranulf, during the Civil War between Stephen and Maud, and held against King Stephen.

[mittens (Marilyn)]

Lovely shot and so interesting.

[JackieR]

@carole_sandford thank you

[Beryl Lloyd]

Lovely shot and interesting info !

[Milanie]

Looks like it's quite a way above the town - nice shot

[Carole Sandford]

@milaniet it is Milanie, built on a hill for defensive reasons by William the Conqueror.

[Susan Wakely]

These buildings were built to last.

[Pat Knowles]

Quite an extraordinary place….that must have taken some building!

[Esther Rosenberg]

How neat they could even build this on this hill. Must be quite a view over the town.

[Shutterbug]

Love the way it goes up the hill. Must have a beautiful view.

[Valerie Chesney]

Quite an amazing place & structure.

[Diana]

So many wonderful historical buildings in your country, a feast for the eyes.

[Rob Z]

Marvellous POV

[Elisabeth Sæter]

Great shot