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NOTTINGHAM CASTLE.
constructed in 1068 on a sandstone outcrop by the river Leen. The Anglo Saxon settlement was originally confined to the area today known as the Lace Market and was surrounded by a substantial defensive ditch and rampart, which fell out of use following the Norman Conquest and was filled by the time of the Doomsday survey in 1086.
Castle Gatehouse.
Parts of the Castle Walls.
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The following pictures are the entrances to the caves and parts of the castle built in to the sandstone under the castle walls. They are inaccessible to the general public due to them being dangerous to venture into.
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YE OLD SALUTATION INN.
is a public house dating from around 1240 that lay`s claim ( along with ye olde trip to Jerusalem inn ) to being the oldest in Nottingham. The current building was constructed as a workshop for a Tanner with living accommodation above in 1240on the site of an old alehouse known as the Archangel Gabriel salutes the Virgin Mary. During the English Civil war ( 1642 - 1646 ) both factions established recruiting rooms in the inn. Following the Puritan victory the authorities objected to the religious implications of the sign and the inn was renamed Soldier and Citizen. The original name was restored along with the monarchy in 1660.
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YE OLDE TRIP TO JERUSALEM.
is one of several pubs in England which claim to be the oldest. The pub building rests against Castle Rock on which Nottingham Castle is built. The pub claims that it was established in 1189 AD. However there is no documentation to verify this date. The earliest parts of the current building date from around 1650. The pub is attached to several caves carved out of the soft sandstone of Castle Rock, which were originally used as a brewhouse for the castle, and which appear to date from around the time of the construction of the castle in 1068 AD.
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SEVERN`S HOUSE.
This medieval merchants oak framed house originally stood on Middle Pavement. In 1969, when the area was cleared to build the Broadmarsh Shopping Centre, it was dismantled and rebuilt on Castle Road near Nottingham Castle. Unfortunately many other fine buildings in the area were lost. In 1735 John Severn used the building to start a wine importing business. Over the years the building was altered and extended, but only the medieval part was saved. It is now the Nottingham Lace Centre, showing the history of and selling Nottingham Lace.
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ROBIN HOOD STATUE.
Robin Hood is a heroic outlaw in English folklore who according to legend was a highly skilled archer and swordsman. Traditionally depicted as being dressed in Lincoln Green. He is often portrayed as robbing from the rich and giving to the poor alongside his band of merry men. Robin Hood became a popular folk figure in the late - medieval period and continues to be widely represented in literature, films and television.
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The following four photographs are reliefs on the side of the castle walls.
Robin Hood and Little John fighting on a bridge.
Robin Hood, Maid Marian and Friar Tuck with hounds, fighting Guy of Gisbornes men.
King Richard the Lionheart joins the hands of Maid Marian and Robin Hood.
Robin Hood shooting his last arrow.
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This is simply great! I mean, come on! Nottingham! Robin Hood, Maid Marion and the mean ol' Sheriff of Nottingham. The stuff that tales are told of that last forever. And, these have it seems. The architecture of the castle is great. It's a shame that modernization cost so much in heritage. But at least they saved something. Better than what has happened here at times. The Ye Old Salutation Inn looks quite friendly and warm. I really like the statue and those reliefs. Amazing to me. You have outdone yourself here, my friend!!!
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