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Cheshire Travel Guide - Castles

Beeston Castle    Begun in 1225 by Earl Ranulf of Chester upon his return from the 5th Crusade. Mostly ruins, atop a high hill that provides good views of the Pennines to the northeast and the Welsh mountains to the west. Saw action in the Civil War. Beeston, Tarporley, Cheshire, England, CW6 9TX Attraction Type: Castle Location: 11 m SE Chester off A49 or A41 Website: Beeston Castle Email: customers@english-heritage.org.uk Phone: 01829 260 464 English Heritage Location map Details of Beeston Castle OS SJ540 588 Heritage Highlight: Does a lost royal treasure lie in a hidden chamber beneath the castle, as legend tells? Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Chester Castle, Agricola Tower    The Agricola Tower is the only surviving part of the medieval Chester Castle, and features a superb early 13th century wall painting. The remainder of the castle was destroyed by a devastating fire in the late 18th century. Chester Castle began as a simple earthwork motte and bailey fortress begun by William the Conqueror in 1170 (though built by the crown, the castle was owned by the Earls of Chester, but more on that in a moment). Chester, Cheshire, England Attraction Type: Castle Location: Nearest car park is Assizes park on Grosvenor Street. Walls open at any time. Other access varies; see English Heritage website for details. Website: Chester Castle, Agricola Tower English Heritage OS SJ403657 Heritage Rating:   ? Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts