Nottingham city centre , England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Great Hall
Medieval Nottingham Castle
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 13, 2024
1. Great Hall Marker
Great Hall
The Great Hall was built for King Henry II in 1181-83. Henry had beseiged Nottingham Castle as a young prince when fighting his uncle, King Stephen.
The Great Hall once stood before you. A focal point of formal Castle life, it was a place of feasting and celebration. When the monarch was in residence it was also used for receiving dignitaries and may have been used for the numerous parliaments held in Nottingham and for councils of war. Built for King Henry the Hall would have contained a low platform for the monarch at one end, and long wooden benches and tables for those attending.
State Apartments and Richard's Tower
A suite of State Apartments was located across the courtyard. These private rooms were built in 1476 for King Edward IV, replacing the cramped royal quarters previously located in the Upper Bailey. The chambers were several stories high and featured exposed timbers. They are thought to have resembled the Horseshoe Cloisters at Windsor Castle. The impressive tower to the left was begun at the same time and completed by King Richard III.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Forts and Castles. A significant historical year for this entry is 1181.
Location. 52° 57.012′ N, 1° 9.294′ W. Marker is in Nottingham
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Regionally, this marker is in England’s Midlands. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Middle Bailey Medieval Curtain Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); English Civil War (within shouting distance of this marker); Medieval Nottingham Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Medieval Nottingham Castle (within shouting distance of this marker); Castle Ditch (within shouting distance of this marker); Robin Hood Rifles (within shouting distance of this marker); Nottingham Castle Baileys (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); A rebel. A revolutionary. An icon. (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nottingham.
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 13, 2024
2. State Apartments and Richard's Tower
Photographed by Ray Gurganus, April 13, 2024
3. Great Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2024, by Ray Gurganus of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
