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a Castle in the town of Tattershall, in the county of Lincolnshire

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About Tattershall Castle

Looking at the huge red brick keep perched in its lofty setting the visitor is immediately struck by the strong French influences of what remains, and a vision of what the building must have looked like when it was built in 1450 by Ralph Cromwell, Lord Treasurer of England.

The keep was built along the lines of those Cromwell has seen on his travels in France, square with hexagonal towers with windows and doorways dressed it stone. It rises imaginatively to encompass four storey's, has large windows, and a unique decorative roof gallery. The castle was fortified but quite possibly never intended as a fortress for with its decoration and larger than usual windows for the times, it carries more the style of a country house.

The original castle on this spot was built in 1231, nothing exists of this. Cromwell's new tower was linked to the old hall by a passageway on the first floor, the tower contained the new staterooms. Each floor possessed a magnificent chamber with superb stone fireplace, while other smaller rooms, were built in the turrets.

When Lord Cromwell died having no issue, the castle passed first to the Crown and then to the Earls of Lincoln. Very little was done to it during this time and there is no evidence of it being besieged in any of the conflicts of the 16th and 17th centuries. In fact it seems to have had a fairly peaceful existence for most of its life, but was certainly almost a ruin by the 18th century.

Fortunately Lord Curzon (1859-1925) rescued the castle. He bought it in 1911 when it had already been sold to speculators. He was adept at tracking down the castles historic carved stone chimneypieces which were en-route for America. Furthermore, in the years before his death he carried out extensive restoration work and when he died in 1925 he bequeathed the castle to the national trust for the nation to enjoy.

This is a romantic spot, splendidly isolated away from the cares of life and the bustle of traffic. Visitors to the castle can enjoy good views of fine countryside.
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Recommended attractions near Tattershall Castle

Bainland Country Park	(3.3 miles, 5.3 km, direction N)	Pictures
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre	(8.4 miles, 13.6 km, direction E)	Pictures
Snipe Dales Country Park	(10.9 miles, 17.6 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Harrington Hall	(13.2 miles, 21.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Lincoln Cathedral	(17.0 miles, 27.3 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Lincoln Castle	(17.1 miles, 27.5 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Hartsholme Country Park	(17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Hartsholme Country Park	(18.2 miles, 29.3 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Claythorpe Water Mill & Wildfowl Gardens	(18.6 miles, 29.9 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Doddington Hall	(20.8 miles, 33.5 km, direction W)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Tattershall Castle

Woodhall Spa, in the county of Lincolnshire (3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction N)
It is sited on heathland, surrounded by lovely woodland and as its name suggests is based beside spa waters which made the town notable in the 19th century when it was fashionable as an inland resort town.
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Mareham le Fen, in the county of Lincolnshire (4.7 miles, 7.6 km, direction NE)
This pleasant Fen village was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, but it's history is known to stretch far beyond 1086.
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Revesby, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.0 miles, 9.6 km, direction NE)
Surrounded by woodland, the pretty village of Revesby was once the home of the celebrated naturalist, Sir Joseph Banks
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Carrington, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction E)
This is a tranquil village perfectly placed for exploring the beauty of the Lincolnshire countryside.
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Horsington, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.2 miles, 11.6 km, direction N)
This is a pleasant village less than twenty miles from the Cathedral City of Lincoln.
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Southrey, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.3 miles, 11.8 km, direction NW)
This is a pleasant place which grew up along the banks of the River Witham, within site and sounds of some famous abbey's.
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Frithville, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.8 miles, 12.6 km, direction SE)
This is another pleasant "Fen" village. It lies on drained land close to the town of Boston and not far away from the famous Sibsey Trader Windmill.
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Rowston, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.9 miles, 12.8 km, direction W)
The village of Rowston is perhaps best known for its historic church. The church, dedicated to St.Clement has church records dating back to 1566.
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Digby, in the county of Lincolnshire (8.3 miles, 13.4 km, direction W)
This is a tranquil village set in a lovely rural location in the vale of the Digby Beck watercourse.
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Blankney, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.1 miles, 14.6 km, direction W)
This is a small well kept "estate" village which was built around the great estate of Blankney Hall, the estates of which have existed since the time of William the Conqueror.
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Nearby travel help

Metheringham Station	(8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction W)
Ruskington Station	(8.9 miles, 14.3 km, direction SW)
Humberside International Airport	(33.7 miles, 54.3 km, direction N)
M180 Junction 4	(34.3 miles, 55.2 km, direction NW)
M180 Junction 5	(34.7 miles, 55.8 km, direction N)
East Midlands Airport	(51.0 miles, 82.1 km, direction W)
Tattershall Castle to London	(110.1 miles, 177.2 km, direction S)

Accommodation & Hotels near Tattershall Castle

Hotel Name
Woodhall Spa Hotel	(3.7 miles, 5.9 km, direction N)
Golf Hotel	(3.7 miles, 6.0 km, direction N)
Old Coach House Motel	(4.7 miles, 7.5 km, direction SW)
Best Western Admiral Rodney Hotel	(8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction N)
Lincolnshire Oak Hotel	(10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SW)
The New England Hotel	(11.0 miles, 17.7 km, direction SE)
White Hart Hotel	(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction SE)
Comfort Inn Boston	(11.9 miles, 19.1 km, direction S)
Branston Hall Hotel	(13.7 miles, 22.1 km, direction NW)
Washingborough Hall Hotel	(14.5 miles, 23.3 km, direction NW)
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