DiCamillo Companion
England

Beeston Castle

Beeston

Cheshire

England

Circa Date: 1226 w/13th & 14th century alterations

Status: Ruin

House Open to Public: Yes

Country House: No (Other)

This house has been used for TV and Film

An 1822 lithograph of the ruins of the Castle

  • Built / Designed For: Ranulf de Blundeville, 7th Earl of Chester.

    Comments: The site is thought to have one of the finest views of the countryside of any castle in England.

  • House Listed: Scheduled Ancient Monument

    Park Listed: Not Listed

  • "Robin Hood" (1991 - TV movie).

  • Past Seat / Home of: Ranulf de Blundeville, 7th Earl of Chester, 13th century.

    Current Ownership Type: English Heritage

    Primary Current Ownership Use: Visitor Attraction

  • House Open to Public: Yes

    Phone: 01829-260-464

    Email: [email protected]

    Website: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk

    Historic Houses Member: No

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