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Devine Member	posted 05-01-2006 01:45 PM Hi, folks, As part of my ongoing project to research the Norman castles of Lancashire, I am now in the process of gathering as much information as I can about Clitheroe castle, Clitheroe. Located approximately 18 miles NE of Preston , Clitheroe stands as a fine example of a Norman stone keep castle (I have posted a few images in my "Castles of Lancashire" album in the archive photo gallery). It was constructed in 1186 by local Lord, Robert de Lacy, to defend his administrative centre. I would be extremely interested to hear from anyone who has any additional information about Clitheroe castle, as aside from the most general historical details, I have found little documentation describing the castle in any real depth. Therefore, any new background information would be much appreciated! Thank you. ------------------ Devine
Peter Member	posted 05-01-2006 02:24 PM Devine, Do you have any of the Mike Salter booklets? If not I'd give him a call on; 01684 565211. His forementioned booklet on Lancashire & Cheshire does have some good information. I'm also sure I saw some more information somewhere. Andrew ... was there something in one of C.S.G Bulletins? Blasted sure I saw something somewhere! Will check out for you. Peter
Devine Member	posted 05-01-2006 02:46 PM Hi, Peter, Thanks for that. Though I've heard a great deal about Mike Salter's texts, I haven't actually got a copy, so I'll definitely look into that one. If you come across anything else relating to Clitheroe (or any other Lancashire castles) that might be of interest to me, please let me know as it's always appreciated. Thank you. ------------------ Devine [This message has been edited by Devine (edited 05-01-2006).]
ElCid Senior Member	posted 05-01-2006 03:27 PM Devine You need to have a look at the current Castle Studies Group Journal (N0. 19). In there is an excellent paper on Clitheroe castle by Paul Adams and a good bibliography. I think Paul was involved in the recent excavations and consolidation of the site. The above paper covers many new ideas on Clitheroe as well as a review of its history. I think I read somewhere that they have secured a lottery grant to improve the presentation of the site to visitors. They don't do a bad job now on what are no doubt limited funds but there isn't a guide book to the castle in print and the on-site museum could do with a refresh. Regards Peter
AJR Senior Member	posted 05-02-2006 04:33 AM I found the following book on Clitheroe Castle. "Clitheroe Castle" by David Best. Carnegie Publishing Ltd., First Edition, 1990
Peter Member	posted 05-02-2006 05:44 AM Cheers Peter , Knew I'd read something about the site. Peter peter
paul adams Member	posted 06-09-2006 02:19 PM Hi Devine, Hope you've found all the info you need on Clitheroe Castle. If not please drop me a line. ElCid, many thanks for your comments on my article. [This message has been edited by paul adams (edited 06-09-2006).] [This message has been edited by paul adams (edited 06-09-2006).]
paul adams Member	posted 06-09-2006 02:28 PM Here's my full bibliography, hope this helps. One point - Best's guidebook (1990) is fine for the historical account but his architectural description contains a few errors/misinterpretations. At the end of the day there's no better way to understand a monument than going out & taking a good long look at it ;-) Ainsworth.C. Clitheroe From Burgage Plots To Boundary Stones. 2003 Armitage.E.S. The Early Norman Castles Of The British Isles. 1912 Best.D. Clitheroe Castle, A Guide. 1990 Cathcart King.D.J. The Castle In England And Wales: An Interpretative History. 1988 Clark. Medieval Military Architecture: volume one. 1884 Edwards.B.J.N. George Vertue�s Engraving Of Clitheroe Castle, Antiquaries Journal, lxiv, pages 366-372. 1984 Farrer.W & Brownbill.J. The Victoria County History Of The County Of Lancaster, Volume Two, pages 523-524. 1908 Fishwick.H. The Old Castles Of Lancashire, Transactions Of The Lancashire and Cheshire Antiquarian Society, Volume 19 pages 48-53. 1901 Gibson.L.I. Lancashire Castles and Towers. 1977 Jones.R.O. Clitheroe Castle. 1982 Jones.R.O. A New Look At Old Clitheroe. 1997 Langshaw.A. A Guide To Clitheroe Castle. 1947 Mackenzie.J.D. The Castles Of England Their Story And Structure. Volume 2. 1897 Renn.D. Norman Castles In Britain. 1968 [This message has been edited by paul adams (edited 06-09-2006).]

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